Joey Baer

WWYD? #5 – Side conversations

WWYD? #5 – Deaf People’s side conversations: Now I have a question for you as a continuation of my “What would you do?” series. In a recent workshop, there were about 25 to 30 people who attended, including both Deaf and hearing participants. Toward the end of the day, the Deaf participants ended up being […]

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“Audism Unveiled” DVD for sale!!

Yes, it is finally here!!! Some of you probably remember my vlog I made/posted on December 2006 called “The Bay Area Premiere of ‘Audism Unveiled’. If you missed it, you can see it below. Audism Unveiled:  (From Dawn Sign Press website) Audism Unveiled exposes and explains another form of oppression prevalent in the Deaf community. […]

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More respect if you are being yourself?

Will you get more respect if you are being yourself? In this vlog, Joey discusses his experience that if you are being yourself as a Deaf person in hearing world, you will get more respect. Do you have similar experience? Share your thoughts.

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Deaf Culture Question: Basketball

After playing basketball for a long time, I have noticed something while playing. I wonder whether Deaf basketball players call for fouls more frequently than Hearing basketball players do? Secondly, is it the nature of Deaf people’s lives to relay on visual and feel that calls for more fouls? Watch and share your thoughts!

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Part 2: Leaving DeafRead

As promised, here is another vlog to follow up on my “Leaving DeafRead” vlog from yesterday which includes some further thoughts. I remain firm in my stance that DeafRead needs to step up and change as well as raise their own expectations and standards in order to protect our beloved Deaf community. I usually keep […]

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Leaving DeafRead

After reading Patti Durr’s blog this morning, I made up my mind and will join Patti in leaving DeafRead. It was not easy decision but I simply can’t support DeafRead’s mission and vision anymore after watching them approving bashing and destructive v/blogs. That is NOT how the Deaf community works. Reference: Patti Durr’s blog “Im […]

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Gallaudet’s Accreditation Reaffirmed!

Good News! MSCHE reaffirms Gallaudet’s Accreditation!! I love it when people share good news, don’t you? Here is another great news from Gallaudet that their Accreditation has been reaffrimed! We’re proud of you, Gallaudet!

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DBC Conference: A Huge Success!!

With the DBC Conference being held right now in Milwaukee, Joey shares his observation that DBC conference is a huge success already! Congratulations!!

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Celtics: 2008 NBA World Champions

This is a similar vlog I did last January when New York Giants won Super Bowl title but this focuses on Boston Celtics who won NBA title recently. Enjoy! Photo credits: www.msnbc.com, www.espn.com, www.cbssportsline.com

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Blue Ribbon Ceremony Video (1999)

It is a good time to remind ourselves why Deaf people are here on Earth in the first place. The 13-minute video memorializes Deaf people who have suffered yet carried on our Sign Languages and Deafhood. Additionally, this video will inspire us to continue fighting for our Deaf children’s human rights. The video is subtitled […]

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