DeafDigest Mid-Week edition, December 20, 2013
-- $1,500 for scan of 70 different deaf genes
In the past it cost $1,800 for a scan of a single deafness gene
and it took 3 months of work. Now it costs $1,500 for a scan of
70 different deaf genes. The price will drop to as low as $500
in the future! This testing is for deaf people that want to know
if they have deaf genes. The NIH F30 Predoctoral Fellowship made
this research possible.
-- loud complaining about a Seattle interpreter
Seattle Men's Chorus is a popular musical event in Seattle,
Washington. Deaf people are complaining that the interpreter
is doing a bad job of interpreting the music. They are saying
that he interprets "for the benefit of" the hearing in the
audience as opposed to helping the deaf understand the music!
The Flying House Productions wants to hire a deaf coach to help
the interpreter sign better. The deaf group have refused, saying
the interpreter must be replaced with a better interpreter!
At this point, there is no solution.
-- an easier way for Deaf Catholics to communicate during confessions
Deaf Catholics, making confessions, with hearing priests, sometimes
have communication problems. Rev. Romuald P. Zantua, not deaf, is a
retired priest that is computer-savvy. He has come up with a hook up
of two computers with special software installed in each. These two
computers allow communications in privacy. Zantua calls it the
St. Damien Confession Box, and has received feedback and advice
from priests and organizations that work with the Catholic Deaf.
Will this help? The trend has shifted towards open confessions
in many churches, instead of hidden confessions! This may mean
note-passing instead of using communication devices?
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