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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.<br>
Janice<br>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 10/31/2013 2:28 PM, heather albright
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<div><font size="5">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 </font></div>
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