VIDEO [CC-English] - Deaf Stand-up Comedy Gags with John Smith (ENG) & Rob Roy (AUS) for Deaf events in Germany.
Today we present you some Stand-up Comedy gags of the two Deaf world Stars: John Smith of England, and Rob Roy of Australia. In "Police" John gives all viewers concrete tips on how to make excuses & alibi with his family on the highway from a conflict with the police.
The requirement for this is only one thing: Collective Deaf Power! Likewise, John & Rob one thing in common: a airplane quirk-probably because they are both often on world tour? - Rob shows as visual Mastermime his Showpart "Airplane " and John ask us in his gag “Air Control ” - "Can Deaf peoples works on airport as air traffic controllers?” Have fun to watch the video in English.
VIDEO: Youtube prankster Adeltube doing the sign language that hearing people does not understand.
Adeltube is the prankster and plays pranks on unsuspecting people and elicit funny reactions from people through hidden camera-style situations on this channel and want to entertain you with his upcoming videos. Enjoy to watch the prank candid camera video.
VIDEO: Deaf News: Deaf Cafe Fingertalk - A first-of-its-kind cafe hires and empowers the Deaf in Jakarta, Indonesia.
JAKARTA -- Deaf Cafe Fingertalk: Frisca Carolina Loho, 25, possesses skills in cooking, sewing, computer design, home repairs and Balinese traditional dancing. However, the woman, who previously lived in Denpasar, Bali, and Cimahi, West Java, said that finding a stable job was a challenge due to fierce competition.
“I have learned a variety of skills so I can take on different jobs. But there are a lot of people without disabilities who can also do such jobs,” she told The Jakarta Post via an interpreter at her new workplace, the Fingertalk Cafe and Workshop, on Jl. Pinang 37, East Pamulang, South Tangerang, Banten province.
She was able to secure a steady job after Singapore-based Dissa Syakina Ahdanisa, a 25-year-old social entrepreneur, and hearing impaired activist Pat Sulistiowati, 65, opened the cafe and recruited hearing impaired workers.
Frisca, who has an academic background in cooking and fashion, was among the few recruits with extensive skills, therefore she also plays a role in training the younger and less-experienced employees. ... Read the full story: HERE.
VIDEO [CC] - Meet Diana Hirwa, a brilliant artist who is Deaf from Rwanda.
KIGALI -- After highlighting the story of a Deaf shop attendant employed at one of the biggest retail stores in the region, Kenya Television Network’s resident reporter in Kigali, Rwanda, Eugene Anangwe brings us the story of Diana Hirwa who can neither hear nor speak but is a brilliant artist that uses sign language.
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Kenya Television Network (KTN) Stop Describing the Deaf as 'Dumb'
Diana Hirwa is Deaf and uses sign language to communicate, and the way the Kenya Television Network has chosen to portray her is quite revealing. Major news outlets from KTN to the media all decided to utilize the outdated terms 'Deaf and Dumb' in their stories about the woman. Dear ignorant media, question: What do you call Deaf people ? Answer is HERE. Educated this one, before press the media.
Reacts to the KTN's social network regardess 'Deaf and Dumb'
VIDEO [CC] - The 17th Australian Deaf Games Open Ceremony in Adelaide.
ADELAIDE, AU - The 2016 Australian Deaf Games will occur in Adelaide on 9th to 16th January 2016. Day 1 - Athletics and Open Ceremony.
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In 2012 Events South Australia, with support from Deaf Community & Sports SA, successfully bid for the 2016 Australian Deaf Games and has continued to assist and facilitate the staging of the Games.
The 2016 Australian Deaf Games is being centred in the vibrant City of Adelaide, utilizing the many world-class sporting venues situated within the surrounding Parklands and the city fringe.
The Adelaide Games will be the “must be at” event for Australia’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in 2016, providing a unique opportunity for everyone within and connected with the community to network, meet new people, celebrate with friends and colleagues, compete...and be inspired.
Deaf Sports Australia and the Games Organising Committee are delighted that Adelaide High School on the Western Parklands has agreed to host the Games Hub, including a comprehensive Cultural/Social Program, a Deaf Community Expo, a social/recreational “hangout” and the usual Games Hub administrative facilities and services.
With up to 15 different sporting competitions and a wide variety of events that celebrate and showcase Deaf Culture, the 2016 Games promises to be the biggest Deaf community event in Adelaide’s history and the best Games ever! Over 1,000 Deaf and Hard of Hearing people and up to 150 volunteers are set to join in the festivities.
A variety of sports are being played, including cricket, basketball, futsal, touch football, netball, athletics, tennis and golf. These sports will be hosted in a “who’s who” of iconic Adelaide stadiums including the Netball Stadium, the Athletics Stadium and the Adelaide Arena.
The 2016 Australian Deaf Games will be formally opened by the Hon. Tony Piccolo, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Road Safety. Source
