[NFB-DB] Looking For Methods To Help The Deaf-Blind At meetings

Wed Apr 4 19:36:05 UTC 2018

Hi again,

SSP means Support Service Provider, a professional who links a deafblind person to environmental information, provides sighted guide, and facilitates communication in casual social interactions. Some states have SSP programs, others do not. We understand that you have no experience in this type of accomendation. Of course that is why your here, the NFB DeafBlind dvision is able to help. I am the 1st Vice President of the division. If it would be helpful, we can speak on the phone so that I can learn more about your situation and then provide ideas. What state are you in? And what state will these meeting take place? You are welcome to email me offlist to get my contact info. 

I look frward to hearing from you soon.

Marsha drenth  
email: marsha.drenth at gmail.com  
Sent with my IPhone  
Please note that this email communication has been sent using my iPhone. As such, I may have used dictation and had made attempts to mitigate errors. Please do not be hesitant to ask for clarification as necessary. 

> On Apr 4, 2018, at 1:20 PM, Louis Maher via NFB-DB <nfb-db at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Thank you Danielle.
>  
> I have no deaf-blind access experience.  I appreciate the information you are giving me.
>  
> I am looking for solutions that could work with several deaf-blind individuals attending a meeting of hearing individuals.
>  
> What does “SSP's” mean?
>  
> Thanks for your time.
>  
>  
> Regards
> Louis Maher
> Phone: 713-444-7838
> E-mail ljmaher03 at outlook.com
>  
> From: NFB-DB <nfb-db-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Danielle Burton via NFB-DB
> Sent: Wednesday, April 4, 2018 11:20 AM
> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Danielle Burton <danielleburton94 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NFB-DB] Looking For Methods To Help The Deaf-Blind At meetings
>  
> I understand not all meetings or oganizations can get an interpreter. I have used SSP's for such meetings myself. Only they weren't professional as Kentucky doesn't even have an SSP program. But I am just going to point out that many  DeafBlind have not had the opportunity to learn tech skills so accessing in this way isn't going to work for every DeafBlind person. I have made it work a few times with  good success but then again I'm a braille reader and neverused print. Every DeafBlind person will have different communication needs and what works for one will not always work for another. So, providing access isn't as simple having one solution. And some meetings I don't even need  anything real specific but some I do. It will vary a lot between each person. So, I think the best thing would be to be have open communication with the DeafBlind individual about their needs and then work out a solution.   
> 
> Danielle Burton, Secretary National Federation of the Blind DeafBlind Division 
> Email: danielleburton94 at gmail.com
> Phone: 859-469-6260  
> 
> On Apr 4, 2018, at 10:37 AM, Patty via NFB-DB <nfb-db at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Danielle,
>  
> I don’t use ASL, at this point in life I don’t care to learn, I like technology and am thankful to the FCC and their ICC program.
>  
> I have experienced situations where meetings are not equipped to pay for interpreters.  We cannot force anyone to pay for something they can’t afford, I certainly can’t afford to pay for one myself.  I attend many meetings and find an SSP to be the BEST way.
>  
> How do you get a private group or organization to pay?  My experience has been to not go there. .
>  
> P.S.
> 
> 
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> From: NFB-DB <nfb-db-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of The Pawpower Pack via NFB-DB
> Sent: Tuesday, April 3, 2018 5:56 PM
> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: The Pawpower Pack <pawpower4me at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NFB-DB] Looking For Methods To Help The Deaf-Blind At meetings
>  
> I agree with Danielle. The problem is, most people are not quick enough braille readers to benefit from a system like this. Also, this assumes the person's first language is a written language-- eg English.  I also am Deafblind and use interpreters. There are voiceover interpreters for Deafblind who are hard of hearing, and then sign language-- ASL, or another manual coded forms of English available. Good luck! 
> 
>  Rox and the kitchen Bitches: 
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> On Apr 3, 2018, at 3:50 PM, Danielle Burton via NFB-DB <nfb-db at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Louis, these are very good questions. I personally have not found these methods to be particularly great. I guess if everyone is tech savvy enough to figure it out it might work but then what if the technology fails then the DeafBlind wouldn't have that access. The best access  is really through interpreters. Maybe someone else on this list might know how this works but as a DeafBlind person myself I wouldn't like fighting with the technology of that sort. Just my opinion.   
> 
> Danielle Burton, Secretary National Federation of the Blind DeafBlind Division 
> Email: danielleburton94 at gmail.com
> Phone: 859-469-6260  
> 
> On Apr 3, 2018, at 4:43 PM, Louis Maher via NFB-DB <nfb-db at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I am looking for a method to help the deaf-blind participate in meetings.
> 
> It has been proposed to have a person type the speakers words in real time and send the written speech output to linked computers using Braille displays.
> 
> I am not sure how to do this.
> 
> I believe that Bluetooth can connect several computers at a time; however, I am unsure how to have the deaf-blind see the output of one
> Typist using a bluetooth system.
> 
> It has been suggested that I I Use Collaboration software such as  
> Microsoft teams, 
> Slack, 
> go to meeting, or skype for business.
> 
> Has anyone linked a system of computers to help the deaf-blind attend meetings?
> 
> Does anyone have an opinion on what the best software would be?
> 
> Thanks for your help.
> 
> 
> Regards
> Louis Maher
> Phone: 713-444-7838
> E-mail ljmaher03 at outlook.com
> 
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