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Adoption Barriers Faced by Deaf LesbiansDeaf Lesbians' Systemic Barriers to Adoption Ella and Judy discuss the challenges they faced as first-generation lesbian mothers dealing with systemic barriers to adoption.September 20, 2019
Grief After a Murder of Grant WhitakerComplicated Grief after Murder of Deaf Young Man Deaf Counseling Center’s Dr. Candace McCullough and Sharon Duchesneau share some thoughts on the complicated nature of grief after murder of Grant…August 28, 2019
Grief: Sandy's ASL Story of Her Son Being ShotHi, my name is Sandy Graham. I’m from Michigan. My son was shot when he was only 14 years old, back in 1997. He would have been 36 years old today.August 16, 2019
Loving Day: Matt Reinig & Natasha OfiliTranscript: Matt: Hello, my name is Matt Reinig (name sign). Natasha: Hi, I’m Natasha Ofili (name sign). Matt: So, we want to share our experience in our relationship.June 13, 2019
Loving Day: Deaf Interracial RelationshipsJune 12 is Loving Day in the USA. This day celebrates the anniversary of the 1967 Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia. Interracial marriages were banned in Virginia and other 15 states in 1924.June 12, 2019
National Deaf Therapy NegligenceNational Deaf Therapy Neglience? National Deaf Therapy, Hit with Abuse Allegations, Is Closing.June 10, 2018
NAD's position on Mental Health InterpretingPosition Statement on Mental Health Interpreting Services with People who are Deaf The purpose of this position statement is to acknowledge and emphasize the importance and need for specialized sign…May 29, 2018
Abused Deaf Children Need Certified InterpretersFamily Members are not Interpreters: In the news recently, the Tennessee House and Senate are considering a controversial bill (SB0594 and HB0672) that could impact how investigators communicate with…March 31, 2015
Missouri Association of the Deaf Win Suit Against StateAnother victory: This is great news for Deaf Missourians! Once again, however, it is important to note that the issue is not just access to services via interpreters in mental health settings, but…June 19, 2012- Letter in Opposition to California AB 2072Original letter sent May 27, 2010 Mia Orr, Consultant Senate Health Committee State Capitol, Room 2191 Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Honorable Senate Health Committee Members: Alternative Solutions…May 31, 2010
- 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
- Psychological Implications of the Death PenaltyDaphne Wright Trial:The recent Daphne Wright trial has brought the issue of the death penalty to the forefront of the Deaf community, igniting many debates both in favor of, and against, the…April 24, 2007
- Say NO to Deaf GuiltGuilt Defined: Guilt is usually described as "the sense of right or wrong". As an emotion, it suggests conscience - that little angel sitting on your shoulder - and remorse.November 16, 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
- New Decree on Hospital Access to InterpretersLess Stress = Better Health: Good news from the Department of Justice. Laurel Regional Hospital in Maryland just signed a consent decree in which it agreed to comply with the ADA by providing…July 20, 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
- How Old is Old Enough?Home Alone: We often have parents ask us when it is okay to start leaving their children home by themselves. It depends on what state you live in.July 5, 2006