A Deaf MoveOn.org?
There was a discussion on DeafDC.com about various things. One discussion came up regarding the lack of captioned videos on the internet, and NAD being weak and so on.
I made the suggestion that someone set up an organization for the deaf similar to MoveOn.org. People expressed interest in this organization, and someone suggested I contact MoveOn.org to see if we could create a spin-off organization from them, solely for the deaf.
So, since I don’t know how to do a poll here, please leave comments on here if you would be interested in becoming a member of an organization like this. It would be helpful to see how much interest there is in this, and whether it’s really feasible or not.
~ Deaf Pundit
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IamMine said,
January 21, 2007 at 2:12 pm
*raises hand*
I’d join!
Will this show up on DeafRead.com??
That way more people will come here and see if they think this would be a good idea?
A Deaf Pundit said,
January 21, 2007 at 2:39 pm
I just submitted this blog to DeafRead.com so hopefully it will show up sometime.
IamMine said,
January 21, 2007 at 8:50 pm
Hmm…
How long does it take to show up there?
A Deaf Pundit said,
January 21, 2007 at 9:18 pm
No idea. They said one of their editors will look at this blog then decide whether to add it or not.
IamMine said,
January 22, 2007 at 11:12 am
I really thought this was a GREAT idea!!
Boooooooooooo…..
I emailed MZ and asked for her opinion and sent her the link to this blog, along the DeafDC link where you bought up this suggestion.
I hope she also thinks it’s a great idea!
(DeafRead Editors – c’mon, please??)
A Deaf Pundit said,
January 22, 2007 at 11:31 pm
I’m not too surprised by the lack of response. *shrugs* Oh well. Was worth a shot.
IamMine said,
January 23, 2007 at 1:49 pm
It most certainly was WORTH the shot!!
I really thought it could be very effective, as well – it’s not like we’re putting down NAD at all, but could also work with them in getting their words out.
MoveOn has many organizations working with them, promoting them and asking for donations for them as well.
Sigh. Oh well.
Maybe one day we will cross paths – I also live in Michigan.
Take care!
A Deaf Pundit said,
January 23, 2007 at 8:27 pm
Oh you live in MI too? West or East side? I’m on the west side.
IamMine said,
January 24, 2007 at 1:36 pm
I’m on the East side.
Who knowws we’ll cross when there’s a big event where it’s a must for every deafie to show up.
I hardly go to any, but if there’s an important event – say at FAD, like the recent Deafhood session, I’m SO there!
Otherwise, it’s hard for me to go out because of 4 kids, working, and studying.
Anonymous said,
January 29, 2007 at 6:56 pm
Please don’t give up on this idea! Try, try again.
Maybe coordinate with NAD (since they do already have some limited “action alerts” on their web site already) and deaf advocates like Jamie Berke and other bloggers.
Shanehttp://www.deafdc.com said,
January 29, 2007 at 8:39 pm
This is a good idea. Don’t diss the NAD though, I helped to set up their action center (and the rest of the website) and Blogs, etc. It’s not as easy as many think. The NAD always benefits from deaf grassroots advocacy and this is one way to do that.
Anonymous said,
January 30, 2007 at 9:51 pm
I think this is a great idea!
I’ve worked with others on advocacy and would be glad to help out
mishkazena
A Deaf Pundit said,
January 30, 2007 at 10:01 pm
Mishkazena,
Great! I decided the best way to start is to set up a blog central. Then if that’s successful, we can expand into e-mailing action alerts and such. So we really need bloggers who can blog about an issue such as the FCC and closed captioning.
So what do you think? Would you also consider becoming a blogger at Silent Cacophony, to blog about a particular issue?