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Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
The Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing is a statewide special library dedicated to meeting the information and accessibility needs of the deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind communities, as well as meeting the information needs about hearing loss to all Tennesseans.
1) Deaf
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The School for the Deaf at the Alabama Institute is organized around a theory of total communication i.e. the use of signs and finger spelling in conjunction with speech, hearing aids, lip reading, gestures and the written word.. The film shows sequences dealing with various aspects of this comprehensive training such as teaching students and parents to sign; speech therapy; psychological counseling; regular academic courses; vocational training;...
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A documentary about the World Conference of the World Federation of the Deaf, hosted by the Canadian Association of the Deaf (CAD) and held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, featuring performances from Deaf artists, interviews from leaders in the Deaf community as well as Deaf people from around the world.
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Gives an introductory look at sign language. Vocabulary lists are enhanced by practice sentences at the end of each lesson. The signs are given in easy to read form, along with explanations designed to help jar the memory. A good beginning tape for those wishing to learn sign language and those wishing to practice a skill already known.
5) Deaf mosaic
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Videodisc series of the monthly television program for the hearing impaired produced by Gallaudet in Washington, D.C.
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This DVD gives new meaning to the phrase, "out of the mouths... (or should it be hands)... of babes." Featuring children ranging in ages 5-11, this unique tape gives these young children an opportunity to sign about what is important to them. Eleven different children tell stories and demonstrate their abilities. Interpreters are provided to give "voice" to their articulate hands.
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Deaf TV: Deaf Culture Centre is a documentary special on the history of the Deaf Culture Centre, and feature interviews with the artists, architects and organizers that made the project possible.The Deaf Culture Centre is scheduled to open in the Distillery District in Old Town Toronto in spring 2006. A project of the Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf, it plans to feature a museum, art gallery, gift shop, research and archives, state-of-the-art...
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Deaf TV: Gary Malkowski is a half-hour feature interview with Gary Malkowski in American Sign Language with voice interpretation and subtitling. Gary Malkowski made history when he was elected as the first culturally Deaf Member of Provincial Parliament in Canada. He has an extensive track record of advocacy work, and speaks passionately about the importance of Deaf culture and the role that sign language must play in the education of Deaf children....
15) Deaf jam
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Aneta Brodski, a deaf teen living in New York City, discovers the power of American Sign Language poetry. As she prepares to be one of the first deaf poets to compete in a spoken-word slam, her journey leads to an unexpected collaboration. [From discussion guide.]
19) Deaf heroes
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An original, fun, fast-paced show that examines the contributions deaf people have made to society. Featuring Billy and Leslie Yount, widely known deaf storytellers and performers. Share pieces of deaf history in their kitchen, their bedroom, and even in the bath.
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This documentary provides educational information about the deaf community, portraying it as a vibrant linguistic minority with its own culture. Attendees of "Deaf Expo", the country's largest independent consumer trade show held annually in California, express their views on many issues impacting the daily lives of deaf and hard-of-hearing Americans.
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