See the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans in before and after satellite photos.
Where are deaf and hard of hearing survivors of Hurricane Katrina survivors? Has anyone heard of Suzy Ledet who lives just outside of New Orleans? What about Biloxi or other hard hit areas? Did any deaf people stay behind to try and ride out the storm?
National Association of the Deaf is keeping a close eye on areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Communication issues will be addressed as soon as possible when it becomes practicable. But is this "wait-and-see" attitude a good thing?
Deaf Coffee of New Orleans, Louisiana, survivors of the storm?
Louisiana Commission for the Deaf has a list of offices throughout the state where assistance or direction for deaf/hh survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Will they be helping out to provide services and other needs to deaf/hh survivors?
Will Sorenson VRS help with the communication part? Perhaps set up interpreters via their product?
Are deaf/hh bloggers doing anything to help? Are they covering news on deaf/hh people that may be missing or need help? Are they helping them find other lost or missing people find each other? Or are they sitting on their duffs and politicizing the whole thing and do the whole blame game instead?
Contact the American Red Cross for help or donation for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
If you don't have a Sorenson, use the Sprint Relay from your computer to make phone calls to the American Red Cross or other charities, or contact services for more information regarding people or areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
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