DeafDigest Mid-Week edition, January 6, 2016
-- Railroads in Belgium not deaf-friendly
There was a report which said that railroads in
Belgium are not deaf-friendly. It says railroad
conductors and ticket sellers do not communicate
well with the deaf tourists. See picture of
deaf Belgians helping a lost deaf tourist
(DeafDigest editor):
http://deafdigest.com/deaf-belgians-at-the-train-terminal-in-brussels/
-- tough decision, interpreter or no interpreter
Anthony Mowl, who is deaf, was invited to participate
at the International Drone Expo Pitch Competition.
It is for entrepreneurs of startup companies that
hoped to win big money after giving a seven minute
presentation. Competing against four other hopefuls,
he asked for interpreters. But these interpreters
were not qualified. He had to make a decision,
to speak for himself or to rely on these interpreters.
He decided to speak for himself and won! Yet, the
experience left him with a sour taste in his mouth.
-- must show evidence in deaf discrimination lawsuit
A deaf person lost her job discrimination lawsuit.
She accused the employer of not providing her with
interpreters. During the case, all of her accusations
were verbal with no documentation or evidence or
paperwork to prove to the judge and the jury that
she was discriminated. What this means is that if
you feel you were discriminated, you must show
evidence. Just explaining with words will not do.
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