Archive for the 'Interpreting' Category

Deaf Oral AGBell Representatives Using CART During AFA/AGBADHH Meeting?

Monday, April 13th, 2009

While reading AFA’s letter requesting for a copy of the CART transcription from the AFA/AGBADHH meeting two weeks ago, apparently on the behalf of two deaf oral AGBADHH representatives, a thought came to my mind.  Why was the CART services needed in the first place?
Wasn’t there an interpreter in the room, voicing for Deaf AFA leaders. [...]

Live Coverage of Daphne Wright’s Appeal to Supreme Court

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Live blog: Daphne Wright’s apperance before state Supreme Court | argusleader.com | Argus Leader
It’s in progress now.
Hat Tip to the former Argus reporter, Chuck Baldwin, who covered her first trial.
Update:
8:37 The South Dakota Supreme Court will convene at the University of South Dakota Law School at about 9 a.m. this morning to hear arguments in the [...]

Chainsaw Murderer Daphne Wright Appeals to Supreme Court

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

In 2006, Wright was  tried for killing Darlene VanderGiesen and using a chainsaw to dismember her body and was convicted.  She received the life sentence, escaping the death penalty sentence..  Wright is bringing up many issues, including the court’s refusal to approve her request for a Deaf certified interpreter (CDI).
Daphne Wright’s appeal goes before the South [...]

Call Your Senators Now To Stop More Deaf School Budget Cuts!

Monday, February 9th, 2009

The 13 Billion dollars to finance the IDEA   program may be subjected to elimination by the Senators during their quest to whittle down the size of the Economic Stimulus Plan.  Today is the last day as they will make an announcement tomorrow.
Special Education – $13 billion for Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), enabling essential services to [...]