Interview with Signmark, the International Deaf Musician from Finland. He explains his inspiration and mission behind his music as a deaf person. 

This interview is in ASL without Captioning. For those who desire spoken language access, I also videotaped his speech at his "Silent Shout" where he provided a similar message with voice interpreting: 

Harvey Nathanson explains what it means to him as a deaf person to see performance by Deaf Rapper Signmark at the University of Minnesota on May 3rd.  

Signmark, the International Deaf rapper from Finland, came to the University of Minnesota on May 2nd to perform a "Silent Shout" with the aim of bringing people together, Deaf and Hearing. 

He provided a synopis of the message of his music and the 'Silent Shout' and a free public participatory music event. 

The speech was voice interpreted for those who need spoken language access. 

Brandon Arthur interviews the President of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). President Brenda Walker-Prudhom explains the increase in dues and fees that RID recently announced on March 30, 2012

Originally posted at Streetleverage.com, a Sign Language Interpreter community blog. Reposted by permission. View the original Post. 

Signmark is performing in Minneapolis on May 3, 2012. Performance starts at 7:30pm. For more information visit the Signmark MN Facebook page

Introduction video for a video series produced by the Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans (MCDHH) providing information about how to have accessible communications in different health care situations. These videos provide a guide to topics such as information about your rights, how to get help, and what do when you don't get assistance. 

An update on the push to allow Deaf drivers to obtain CDL licenses and become professional Truck Drivers. This has been difficult due to current hearing requirements in the license. Video produced by Brenda Palmigiano and Dean DeRusso. More informaiton can be found at Dean DeRusso's orginal post on his blog.