DeafDigest Mid-Week edition, January 13, 2014
-- one thing landlords will be afraid of
There are lawsuits against apartment landlords for
discriminating against deaf people that want to
rent apartments. These lawsuits have been filed by
the National Fair Housing Alliance. These landlords
will tell lies and raise rent rates or offer lousy
apartments, etc, etc. They are afraid of one thing -
undercover deaf housing agents! These landlords know
about these TV programs - Undercover Boss, Mystery
Diners, etc, and they know that undercover deaf housing
agents can ruin them!
-- a brave deaf man became a hero
Four people were in an elevator in New York City, three
of them hearing; the fourth person was deaf. The elevator
fell down four floors, knocking out three hearing people
unconscious. The deaf man, despite the impact on
elevator hitting the bottom level, was still conscious.
He pulled open the elevator roof and yelled for help
in ASL. Luckily one of the rescuers knew ASL and could
communicate with him. In due time all four people were
rescued. Who was that deaf man and when did it take place?
It was Henry Souwein and the year was 1913!
-- a deaf agency in middle of amusement park area
Could a deaf agency be located in the middle of a world-famous
amusement park area? Yes - the Deaf and Wellness Recreation Center
is located in the Coney Island area in Brooklyn, NY just close
to the beach and these famous amusement rides and attractions.
There are hearing people that are not too happy about it
and have filed lawsuits, saying zoning regulations have been
violated. They say only entertainment-related businesses could
be located in this area! The deaf center owners say they
will be offering pottery and dance classes - which complies
with the entertainment rules. What is next - the court room,
of course!
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