I want them to be able to go into the Subway station and be able to point and click and find out what that announcement was that was just made, to find out that the trains are being rerouted. I want them to be able to call their office and say "I am going to be late" and the interpreter is right there. I want them not to have to find a stranger to ask them to help them call their boss. Can you imagine? I want them to have equal access to everyone; to be able to go to the gym and just point and click and ask the personal trainer "How do I use this machine?" and get an answer in sign language.
That is the world that I see! With all of this technology. Just click on the mouse and link to whatever service it is that you want and talk and -
have people talk back.
Here is what she needs so that the fantasy will become a reality!
Public awareness.
The public needs to know that the technology exists and that it doesn't interfere with their normal operations. They need to know that it is federally funded. They need to contact us to become a part of our business directory and give us funding so that we can make their commercials. We can make their infomercials and their training brochures. Give us the opportunity until other film makers get a clue that --
There are over 25 million deaf in America that they could be helping.
Give it to us we'll get it started. I cranked out a really cool video with no budget, but the word needs to get out.
Here is what she wants you to know…
Deaf people are like everybody else. They just want to be respected and contribute to society. Deaf people own homes, drive cars, they dance! But unfortunately they are locked out of a lot of things. If a husband can hear and his wife can not hear, he can't just bring her to a jazz concert. It is not equipped but -
