[nfb-db] nfb-db Digest, Vol 57, Issue 12

[Randy Pope]

Janice,

 

Your statement is mostly right.  The heart of the problem is communication
between the signers and non-signers.  Learning ASL is a good start but not
nearly enough to build strong relationships.  Understanding the Deaf culture
play a major part.

 

Randy

 

From: nfb-db [mailto:nfb-db-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Janice Toothman
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 8:26 PM
To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List
Subject: Re: [nfb-db] nfb-db Digest, Vol 57, Issue 12

 

Hi Heather I think a common problem with DB people willingness to come to
Conventions (apart from finances) is whether their will have the
accommodations they need to get the benefits of the convention.  It is sad
that many feel they do not have adequate support (e.g. SSP, alternative to
listening devices) and people who are appreciative of their difficulties and
willing to work with them rather than brush them off as a minority, who has
to fend for themselves.  I know that not everyone is rude but their are many
people who do not understand our unique needs.  National seems to think that
they can offer listening devices and expect that they will work for the DB.
I complained three times that I could not hear last July; they exchanged the
listening device-with no improvement.  They said try changing adjust my
hearing aids but that was also unsuccessful.  I gave up.  I really needed to
listening because of the resolutions that the DB Division had to have
passed.  It was frustrating.  It costs money to invest in technology that
will assist the greater needs of the DB rather than someone perhaps with
mild hearing loss.
Janice

On 10/31/2013 2:28 PM, heather albright wrote:

I think I know 3 here in Austin!  But the DB program in austin is a joke!  I
wish I knew someone who could make it better!  Our state convention is next
week, and I have not heard from any DB persons who are going to be there!
Heather 






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