Music Video for ALL to Enjoy!

Here's a music video teaser by Sean Forbes 

We need more videos like these!  It's signed, captioned, and sung.  Look out for the entire video, should be coming soon!

Notice the small things....

.... ARE NOT SO SMALL when you really need & appreciate it! 

Live Captioning on your smart phone while walking for a cause - REALLY? 

Check out the Walk for Hearing 

Under Announcements --> Captioning w/Your Smart Phone

There are plenty of fundraising apps out there, but live captioning (CART) services at an awareness walk/fundraiser sounds GREAT.  You've got to love it when the accommodations are PERFECTLY in place for you!

Tip: Another great reason for deaf/hoh to invest in smart phones.

Vacationing Tips for Deaf/HOH

As you all know, summer is right around the corner.  What are your plans for the summer?   Will there be accommodations available for you if needed?  Sometimes it is hard to find that perfect balance of fun for your family if someone or the entire family is deaf or hard of hearing.  Here are a few ideas & tips for the deaf when vacationing this summer:

• Instead of going on a regular planned cruise trip, try a deaf cruise?
• Inform your travel agency or hotel that you are deaf so they can ensure that your needs are met. Ex: TV in your hotel room should have captions or if you're going on a tour, request an interpreter.
• If you're going to a water park, it may be wise to get a waterproof Otterbox to protect your hearing aids, cochlear implants, cellphones, & other electronic devices.  They come in different sizes and colors. 
• When visiting theme parks, plan your days out and call to see what accommodations are available to you.  Some parks have scripts you can read while enjoying their attractions. Ex: If you're going to Disney - be sure to get a hand held captioning device: 

If you try it out, come back and give us a report! =)

Check out GREAT DEAF VACATIONS, they have more info on vacations that are deaf-friendly! 

Signing with Children

When people think of sign language or ASL, a scene of a deaf person signing away would be the first thought that comes.  However, there is more than one benefit of sign language such as using it to communicate with babies, young children, individuals who are unable to speak, or unable to hear.  Young children have a great window of opportunity to learn as much as possible before the age of 5, and sign language is a great way to ensure that your children meet some developmental milestones.  


Cognitive Development:  Sign language can enhance a child's ability to learn through the concept of watching, absorbing, and repeating actions.
Social & Emotional Development: Sign language enables children to interact with others and express themselves. 
Speech & Language Development: Signing with them helps children understand and use the language.
Fine Motor Skill Development:  When signing the children use their hands and fingers to master specific movements and signs.


Can you imagine a young adult wanting to become an interpreter for a deaf politician or a professor at a deaf college because of the basic sign language they had been exposed to as a child?  Teaching your child ASL exposes them to another language and communication structure - it broadens their horizons.

Signing Time has great videos and educational kits to teach your children basic sign language. 


Silent Echo of Harmony Inc. will be having a Signing Time Screening at South Cobb County Library Meeting Room on Thursday, April 28th, 2011 from 4:30pm to 5:30 pm.  Refreshments will be served - come join us!  Young, old, hearing, deaf -- ALL are welcome!

Click HERE for a map view & get directions.