Law & Order: Criminal Intent: Silencer

Law & Order: Criminal Intent featured an episode called “Silencer”, starring a talent-heavy cast of Deaf actors, including:
Deanne Bray
Alexandria Wailes
Garrett Zuercher
Darren Frazier
Hillary Baack
Willy Conley
Raymond Luczak
NBC broke history by hiring the most Deaf extras (35 people) for a network TV episode.
Season 6 Episode 06017
SILENCER 9/8pm 4/03/07
ESTEEMED EAR SURGEON KILLED AFTER TESTIFYING AGAINST COLLEAGUE — When esteemed [...]

“Thousand-hand Bodhisattva” performed by the China Art Troupe of Disabled Persons

Diane posted this on her blog.  All I can say is “Wow!”. If anyone knows what they are signing and saying in Chinese, please comment.

This dance by 21 hearing impaired performers was led by China’s number one disabled ballerina, Tai Lihua. In a stunning feat of coordination and visual illusion she [...]

PBS Documentary – Through Deaf Eyes

“THROUGH DEAF EYES is a two-hour HDTV documentary that explores 200 years of Deaf life in America. The film includes interviews with prominent members of the Deaf community, including actress Marlee Matlin and Gallaudet University president emeritus I. King Jordan.”
“Interwoven throughout the film are six short documentaries produced by Deaf media artists and filmmakers. Poignant, [...]

CSI Episode – Silent Night

Steve and I watched this episode of CSI. You can read about it and watch the episode at CSI:NY Official Site on CBS�and CSI: NY: Silent Night Episode Summary – TV.com. I always enjoy watching shows that include Marlee Matlin and other deaf actors because they give us hearing folk an insight into the deaf [...]

Deaf Voice

How does one learn to talk when he cannot hear himself talk? I don’t think anyone except a deaf person would be able to understand. Since Steve became deaf at seven years old, I believe it was not as difficult for him as it would be for someone who is born deaf. He talks well [...]

Customer Service at Home Depot

Steve and I went to Home Depot to buy some tools that he needs for his new job making neon signs. Voc Rehab is paying for these tools. He is like a kid in a candy store when it comes to buying tools. Since my feet were starting to hurt, I found a spot on [...]

Jesus was Deaf Aware

I came across this webpage titled “Jesus Used Sign Language“. Christ knows each of us intimately and this bit of insight into how He healed the deaf man tells us how well He knew his subject. You almost have to be a deaf person to gain an insight like this. I took the liberty of [...]

Expressions of Silence – Montana Sign Language Choir

Montana group to perform with choir

For my friends and family who did not get an opportunity to see the Mormon Tabernacle Choir broadcast last Sunday, I have created a video file for your viewing pleasure. 
Steve and I were a little disappointed that they did not keep the cameras on the signers, and I would have liked [...]

A New Look at the World

Someone on the AllDeaf.com forum posted this video clip:

I have been writing quite a bit lately about the challenges of being deaf. This video clip and a discussion on the forum has reminded me of the great blessing my husband is in my life. I agree with the young man in [...]

Music Without Sound

An internet forum friend inspired me to make another entry in this blog when she mentioned that music is a big part of her life. Music has been a big part of my life also, but since I married Steve I haven’t listened to it much. It really hasn’t been a conscious decision. In the [...]