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Deaf Culture Day presentations bust myths, advocate for inclusion of deaf people

The Newtonite • May 9, 2018

A-block by Helen Xiao Deaf studies professor Bruce Bucci busted myths about deafness and encouraged students to communicate and reach out to deaf people during a-block of Deaf Culture Day April 25. Bucci...

Deaf Culture Day highlights diversity in abilities

The Newtonite • March 7, 2017

A-block by Laura Schmidt-Hong Seven students in North’s EDCO Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing presented on a panel in the auditorium as part of Deaf Culture Day last Friday during A-block. The...

Students talk, panelists present during Deaf Culture Day

The Newtonite • March 8, 2015

A Block by Lucy Lu Five student panelists from the deaf community shared their experiences A-block Thursday Feb. 26 as part of Deaf Culture Day. Senior Nikolya Sereda asked panelists questions in American...

Deaf Culture Day: Poet describes life as deaf adult

The Newtonite • March 20, 2014

by Nicky Kaufman Ayisha Knight-Shaw. a deaf poet, discussed the difference between the English language and American Sign Language today E-block in the auditorium as part of Deaf Culture Day. Knight-Shaw...

Deaf Culture Day: Students share experiences with Cochlear implants

The Newtonite • March 20, 2014

by David Kwartler Senior Jessica Chaikof and junior Melissa Mark discussed their experiences with Cochlear implants today D-block in the Little Theatre as part of Deaf Culture Day. Chaikof aimed to explain...

Deaf Culture Day: Canines for Disabled Kids

The Newtonite • March 20, 2014

by Sophie King Tom Rich, a volunteer from the charitable organization Canines for Disabled Kids, educated students about service dogs today as a part of Deaf Culture Day C-Block in the auditorium, along...

Deaf Culture Day: Student panel discusses deaf life

The Newtonite • March 20, 2014

“We’re deaf, you’re hearing. Who cares? We’re all human,” said senior . . .

Deaf Culture Day: Students describe EDCO offerings

The Newtonite • February 9, 2012

by Connor Vasu Students enrolled in American Sign Language classes and student participants in the EDCO Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing shared their experiences and stories during a Deaf Culture Day presentation yesterday F-block in the little theatre. Junior Brian Podlisny moderated the panel.

Deaf Culture Day: Panelists recount experiences as deaf students

The Newtonite • February 9, 2012

by Jay Feinstein As G-block started yesterday, panelists from the Deaf Student Panel, raised and shook their hands, showing the signs for applause, and the chatter-filled room became quiet.

Deaf Culture Day: Deaf professionals share obstacles, successes

The Newtonite • February 9, 2012

by Jacob Schwartz “When I was younger, I used to try to have conversations with people, and then after asking what they were saying for the second or third time, they would usually say, ‘Oh, forget it,” said Alan Gifford, now President of the Massachusetts State Association of the Deaf. He and other panelists discussed living with their deafness yesterday, during C-block in the film lecture hall. Senior Jamie Moore moderated the event.