Tuesday, February 19, 2008

It Takes All Types Of Media To Convey A Message!


Rainbow Connection, originally uploaded by taylorkoa22.

What do you see here? Depending on your perspective you may just see colored crayons. However, when you take a closer look, this picture takes on a much greater context. No matter who you are; you represent one of these crayons. It may take a village to raise a child, but first everyone has to know where they fit in as part of this rainbow connection!

So remember when you are creating a communications campaign think about this rainbow of personalities, genders, ethnicities and plain old attitudes. You will be glad you did!

Sunday, February 17, 2008

A Teacher Communicates with Her Students using American Sign Language. Sadly, in Peru, these children are ostracized as "crazy."

A teacher named Patty communicates with her students using American Sign Language at the Amazon Community Animal Rescue Program.

Deaf students in Iquitos, Peru visit the Amazon Community Animal Rescue

Here are deaf students in Iquitos, Peru,visiting the Amazon Community Animal Rescue, and having a good time!

The Lincoln Memorial At Night!


, originally uploaded by erin m.

Nothing says freedom at night during African History Month like the Lincoln Memorial which is the very site of the famous March on Washington Speech of 1963 by Martin Luther King when he declared, "I have a dream!d"

Button Accordion - Captures The Spirit Of Cajun Country


Button Accordion, originally uploaded by Driven.

This image alone needs no face. When one views this image what is the first thing that comes to mind?

For music lovers and travelers alike, it is the unmistakable image of New Orleans and the Bayou with its wonderful brands of music. Simply put this image says more than a thousand words.

James "Super Chikan" Johnson Performs!


James "Super Chikan" Johnson, originally uploaded by Driven.

Music is music in any language, and the unique artistic design of James
"Super Chikan" Johnson's instrument communicates the vibrant color and style that he uses in his performances.

The Kennedy Center Presents An Interpreting Signing A Performance By Songwriter Nanci Griffith


Interpreter, originally uploaded by Driven.

When you perform at the Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., you know that you have arrived whether you are an artist or a public figure.

Well the same thing applies to interpreters who perform at the Kennedy Center with its large crowds and video cameras everywhere catching your every move, so your communications skills are truly and integral part of the performance.