Audism
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Deaf Indian Adoption: Maureen's StoryAdvice for Prospective Adoptive Deaf Parents Maureen shares her Deaf Indian adoption experience and offers two important pieces of advice for prospective adoptive parents.September 19, 2019
Sign Language: WhyISignTranscript: whyisign This is actually about why we sign here at Deaf Counseling Center. All of us are Deaf and we work with Deaf people from all over the US.August 10, 2019
Deaf Sayings and Quotes - Deaf People Don't Want to Be Fixed"The world would be a better place if doctors were less enthusiastic about fixing Deaf people. Dr. Candace McCullough"September 7, 2018
California's Deaf Prisoners Stuck Behind BarsMother Jones By Samantha Michaels June 7, 2018 In 2016, an inmate in Corcoran, California, faced a dilemma.June 10, 2018
National Issues Related to Therapy with Deaf ClientsDeaf Counseling Center is sharing this spot-on article about common issues that Deaf people face on a national basis when seeking therapy. Sometimes it is the insurance company that creates barriers.March 30, 2018
Early Healthy Deaf Identity vs. Early Hearing Detection & InterventionAs the 17th Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) annual national meeting opens in Denver, Colorado, this weekend, Deaf Counseling Center's licensed therapist, Sheli Barber, reminds everyone…March 17, 2018
The Leaf: ASL Poem by John Maucere about AddictionSeeking Help for Addiction:In this beautiful and powerful ASL poem, the well-known Deaf actor and comedian John Maucere illustrates his journey of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.September 25, 2017
The Psychological Effects of OralismA recently published letter to the Washington Post from Meredith Sugar, Esq., the president of the A.G.April 8, 2016
Deaf Man's Trauma in Virginia PrisonHeld in Prison Wrongly: Here we go again with another alarming report of a Deaf person being held in prison wrongly (see full article). This time it is a U.S.March 19, 2015
Deaf Employees and Workplace DiscriminationFacing discrimination at work?Deaf people face significantly higher than average rates of workplace discrimination.March 9, 2015
File an ADA Complaints OnlineThe Department of Justice is pleased to announce that, as of today, individuals wishing to file ADA complaints with the Department will be able to fill out the form and submit it completely…March 4, 2015
You Are Worth It: National Suicide Prevention WeekYou Are Worth It: A warm thank you to Alison Aubrecht of Facundo Element for taking the time to make the video below in honor of National Suicide Prevention Week.September 14, 2012
ASL in AcademiaASL = English: ASC is pleased to see the trend of more Deaf professionals taking advantage of the internet and technology to formally present their ideas and research in ASL.November 8, 2009- A Letter from a Deaf Lawyer for Non-LPC Deaf CounselorsAs many of you already know, Deaf counselors are few and far between. The reason for this, in part, may be due to the fact that the national licensure exam for counselors is largely English-centric.August 6, 2009
Deficit Thinker vs. Deficit ThinkingVlog Summary: The past week has seen a heated debate over the issue of deficit thinking, with many vlogs and blogs contributing to a healthy and thought-provoking discussion.December 18, 2007- Blog Response to Aidan Mack: Racism and White PrivilegeEnding racism in the Deaf community is a goal many people share. We at ASC would like to take a moment to respond to Aidan Mack’s vlog, “Calling on Deaf People of Color", by addressing the topic of…October 16, 2007
Hearing Researchers: Why Do They Study Deaf People?Vlog Summary:Opening a dialogue in the Deaf community, Candace A. McCullough brings up several complex issues related to hearing researchers studying Deaf people (9:31 minutes).September 23, 2007- The Secret: Self-help Snake OilVlog Summary:Candace A. McCullough reveals how "The Secret" is a modern-day version of snake oil.May 1, 2007
- Media Psychology: Bob's SLCC VlogGallaudet University Public Relations Analyzed: Sharon Duchesneau takes a look at media psychology techniques at work in the most recent Bob's Vlog production.March 3, 2007
- Hiding Behind the Mask of ProfessionalismAn Open Letter from Alternative Solutions Center (ASC) Hiding Behind the Mask of Professionalism October 12, 2006 Dear Colleagues in the Mental Health Field: Like many people in the Deaf community,…October 14, 2006
- Sorry, Hannah, You Can't Study Albert EinsteinBelieve It or Not: Sexism still exists in classrooms today, and we wonder - is anyone paying attention? Consider these scenarios that we recently witnessed: 1.September 18, 2006
- Why One Should Not Compare Apples to Oranges: Deaf Students and Hearing StudentsBack to School:With September underway, Deaf students are once again heading back to schools and universities and once again, on the front burner, are concerns about Deaf education, student…September 5, 2006
Walking on Eggshells: Deaf and Hearing in ConsultationTiptoeing Around the Topic: Without a doubt, one of the most sensitive issues in the Deaf community today is the role of hearing professionals who work closely with Deaf people.August 28, 2006- First Tell Me Why You Need to Know ThisCollecting Demographic Information: If you have ever tried to collect demographic information about the membership of an organization, program, or university, you (a) may have been lucky enough to…July 27, 2006
- Fly the Friendly Skies?No Boarding Pass for You:If you’re a Deaf traveler flying on your own in Thailand anytime soon, Thai AirAsia will not let you aboard.July 21, 2006
- Who Defines What is Academic?Sharon’s Frustrating Week Defining the ADA:What an experience I had at my doctoral program’s summer session last week.July 19, 2006
- FTM's Firsthand Experience of BiasWomen in Science Face Biases: Yesterday's Washington Post features a storyabout a neurobiologist who had a sex-change operation, switching from a female to a male (FTM = female to male).July 14, 2006
- Isms are Everywhere: Sexism, Racism, AudismWould They Ask This About an All-Male Anchor Team?: ABC's Good Morning America announced yesterday that Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts will co-anchor the morning news, making them either the first or…June 27, 2006
- Majority PrivilegesIdentity and Privilege: Understanding White Privilege is a book that has made us think a lot about our own privileges and power as white people.June 19, 2006
- Jumping Through Hoops Part IIWhat Does "Qualified" Mean Anyway?:Yesterday's post brings us to another gripe with insurance companies and their in-network lists.June 15, 2006
- Jumping Through Hoops with Insurance CompaniesAn Unfair Practice: Another day, another round of emails with an insurance company, trying to get an authorization for a prospective client's psychotherapy sessions.June 14, 2006
- Implicit AssociationsThe Stoop Effect in Our Daily Lives: Thinking about interference (see Stroop Effect post on June 9th) and what it really means for us in our everyday lives.June 12, 2006