DeafDigest - 04 April 2018

DeafDigest Mid-Week edition - April 4, 2018 -- Apple gets feedback and advice from the deaf Apple has come up with a list of new emoji for the dea and the disabled. Apple solicited advice, comments and feedback from the deaf and came up with two new emjoi. A picture is at: http://deafdigest.com/deaf-emoji/   -- Social Media convention says "must caption" The Social Media Marketing World recently hosted its conference. The recurring theme throughout the confencce is just one word - captions! In other words - always caption the videos.   -- a comment by a police officer A police officer said, when dealing with deaf drivers at night during traffic stops: do not shine a flashlight in my face because it prevents me from understanding what the deaf driver is trying to say Interestingly enough, police officers have also been advised not to shine flashlights in deaf drivers' faces. Doesn't work both ways!   Deaf jobs - latest update http://deafdigest.com/category/jobs/ Barry's collections of past articles (with today's update) -- ADA comedy of errors http://deafdigest.com/collections/barrys-collections/ 04/01/18 Blue and Gold editions & options at: http://deafdigest.com/newsletters/     Are you at Doctor's office and need an interpreter? Download a card to explain your rights and communication needs from Healthbridges http://healthbridges.info/?page_id=36 Healthbridges is a website for deaf and hard of hearing persons and for providers who serve them. Like us on Facebook today! https://www.facebook.com/healthbridges We work together to make behavioral and physical health care more accessible for everyone  

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