NOTE FROM DEAFNETWORK: Petition Online link – http://www.change.org/petitions/at-t-stop-discriminating-against-deaf-customers AT&T’s FaceTime Blocking Hurts the Deaf BY BRENDAN GRAMER September 7, 2012 When I learned that Apple would finally be enabling the iPhone’s FaceTime app to work over mobile connections, I was…
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City Settles Suit With Deaf Citizen
City Settles Suit With Deaf Citizen Jail and several courtrooms will get videophones BY JORDAN SMITH AUGUST 3, 2012 For the second time in a decade, the city of Austin has settled a federal civil rights suit, reaffirming its agreement…
City settles suit brought by deaf resident
Not So Tone Deaf? City settles suit brought by deaf resident BY JORDAN SMITH JULY 31, 2012 For the second time in a decade the city of Austin has settled a federal civil rights suit, reaffirming its agreement to provide…
Deaf Binghamton woman thankful for friends
Deaf Binghamton woman thankful for friends July 26, 2012 Born deaf, Nissaura Soto-Diaz couldn’t communicate with the children around her. For the first 13 years of her life, she felt isolated and very much alone. When asked about her childhood,…
Deaf Friendly Dentist – Austin
Deaf Friendly Dentist – Austin Hello, My name is Teri (Theresa) Heyrman. I would like to introduce the company I work for, Austin Smiles. Recently, Dr. Massa hired me, a deaf hygienist, to work for her company. I have been…
Purple Event 2/11/12 – DFW
Purple Event 2/11/12 – DFW Get ready to go Purple! Find out why going Purple makes your life EASY – Anytime, anywhere and anyplace! Where: Dallas Association of the Deaf 4215 Maple Ave Dallas, TX 75219 DATE: Saturday February 11,…