Thursday, September 23, 2010
Deaf and hard of hearing awareness at Disneyland
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At least Disneyland has the right frame of mind to include ALL people with hearing loss to enjoy what the park has to offer for improved communication performances and simply just not those who are Deaf and know ASL. The people at Six Flags actually excluded those who do not know sign language. Unreal. Six Flags' own "Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Day" was hardly anything but accomodating to the rest of the non-signers (or even those who just started learning) had they actually attended thinking they'd be accomodated.
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Mike I have run into this so often. This is the reason I took ASL. Many times I have told organizers of various events, plays, theater productions, my own kids' graduations, (the list goes on and on) that I was deaf and wouldn't be able to hear. Usually, they would ask if I needed an interpreter. No--I do not sign-- I would say. Then they would tell me they had those special headsets for the hearing-impaired. Well I can't use those with my hearing aids. I am too deaf. A few times people have told me they never thought about what happens when someone goes deaf and they can't sign. It's almost funny how people think if you're deaf, you just automatically morph into ASL fluency over night. I WISH!
I am glad Disney has gotten some of those hand-held captioning devices. The Seattle Seahawks and Mariners have those now too.
I feel fortunate to live in an age where technology is opening so many doors. I am happy that other late-deafened parents can enjoy taking their kids to Disneyland without suffering in silence like I did for so many years.
Kim
Ahhh... Disneyland! Must bring your walking shoes! Couple of years ago, traveled there for a business convention. I had a magical experience. Disneyland's customer service is quite unique. I sent a massive e-mail to my team members today bringing their focus to the video, with the Disneyland link you provided. Their interaction was quite responsive. Thanks for the link, Mike!
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