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

[Scott Davert]

Hi Maurice.
This is certainly a national issue. I had the same problem when trying
to take a sign language course in Michigan a few years ago. Deaf
people aren't aware of blindness issues, and blind people are not
aware of deaf issues and deaf culture. That seems to be the state of
things at the moment from where I'm standing.

Best,
Scott

On 10/29/13, maurice mines <kd0iko at icloud.com> wrote:
>  good morning, I have a question about this issue, is the problem basically
> localized in some parts of the country  or is it a national problem? The
> reason why I’m asking is because the answer to it will definitely answer the
> question means how best to deal with it? If it is national in scope as I
> think it is the very best way I think if it is a situation regarding college
> is for some of us to have a meaningful discussion with the national
> Association of blind students. And come up with a strategy and some
> potential solutions to offer to schools. Because I am getting ready to take
> a sign language class and the very same issue appears to be cropping up. On
> the one hand it’s great to do emerge in training because it helps one learn
> the material, but on the other hand blind students need to be enabled to
> somehow communicate with the interpreters and/or classroom means that are
> helping us gain the knowledge. And in cases where the professors are deaf
> they do not understand blindness issues. And I don’t think they know and/or
> care about what blind people need. So what I am of course is suggesting here
> is the deadline community should partner with the national student division
> in order to help forge a workable solution. Any thoughts on all of this?
>
> Sincerely Maurice mines.   secretary national Federation of the blind of
> Washington Park County chapter. Phone 360-524-0791. School/work email
> address, Maurice.mines at PCC.edu.
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