tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098293668088212810.post7303819909974740874..comments2023-05-15T01:45:58.082-07:00Comments on We Never Landed In Holland: Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat- Part Threehaddy2dogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034188486446894352noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098293668088212810.post-39224991914450105562010-12-28T15:36:38.545-08:002010-12-28T15:36:38.545-08:00I wish I had been more pushy about interpreter acc...I wish I had been more pushy about interpreter access especially during really important events like my graduation from an elite college in 2008. <br />I knew there would be interpreters but I didn't know that they would be standing infront of the stage...so all my wonderful (and hearing) professors blocked my view of the interpreters. As 'the deaf kid' I was probably the ONLY person who needed to see the interpreter but what could I do? I didn't want to interrupt the ceremony. I could hear some of the speech but mostly zoned out. Afterwards my mom asked who the interpreters were for because they were basically invisible.ecphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15640748925422882364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098293668088212810.post-38727741509268767512010-12-01T20:40:02.001-08:002010-12-01T20:40:02.001-08:00Sammie! Of course I know your family. Andy is in J...Sammie! Of course I know your family. Andy is in Jayne's cottage right? <br /><br />I was sitting just behind Andy at the show. He was very interested in the "Hot Box Dancers". Well poo, yea they were cute girls in a chorus line BUT the idea that the kids were so focused and interested through the whole show amazed me.<br /><br />Our Deaf kids need more theater! Soon I hope Haddy will follow up on a scheme to blend the two schools for a physical theater project. I think Andy would love it.<br /><br />Thanks for your support!<br /><br />Melhaddy2dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034188486446894352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098293668088212810.post-44349173301419016032010-11-29T11:57:13.085-08:002010-11-29T11:57:13.085-08:00I just found your blog, via the deaf teriers face ...I just found your blog, via the deaf teriers face book site. My son Andy goes to WSD and we have met in the past at the family camp in Ellensburg for families with deaf kids. Andy was one of the kids attending your son's performance, on behalf of my son I thank you for taking this on (if I had been there I would have helped you). It does get old though, glad you son got to do his performance and my son got to go to it.Sammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00597025808881656748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098293668088212810.post-90866489396012542422010-11-22T08:07:06.936-08:002010-11-22T08:07:06.936-08:00Thanks again for inviting me -- it was an awesome ...Thanks again for inviting me -- it was an awesome show!<br /><br />Also, I love you my friend and the example you set as a mother removing obstacles for her kids so that they can find their way towards their dreams. You ROCK, girlfriend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098293668088212810.post-63270593980752775922010-11-21T20:11:17.209-08:002010-11-21T20:11:17.209-08:00Another idea: make sure that the platform happens ...Another idea: make sure that the platform happens and is a permanent fixture on the school's stage. Make sure that interpreters are ALWAYS going to interpret from that spot at every show. This is what the university I work at did. They turned around 2 front seats, blocked off the 2nd row of 3 seats and assigned that section for Deaf audience members. Plus, they added a light to light up on the interpreters. This system has worked for several years and is used only for one or two shows for each play. Having a system set up would make future productions easier.Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03033383516920538778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098293668088212810.post-29926907856386130472010-11-21T20:07:20.165-08:002010-11-21T20:07:20.165-08:00Yikes. I'm glad it worked out in the end! Ev...Yikes. I'm glad it worked out in the end! Even though I'm not a mom of Deaf kids, I'm a helicopter when it comes to making plays accessible, being Deaf myself. I'm always on top of the issue way before each show opens on opening night. Perhaps it's time for the school to hire a Sign Master or a Deaf consultant so that these issues won't be a burden for you or Haddy? I know money is an issue but I'm pretty sure that something can be worked out, i.e. a barter system.Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03033383516920538778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098293668088212810.post-16376091232153166492010-11-21T09:34:52.440-08:002010-11-21T09:34:52.440-08:00Accessibility is a constant struggle. You sound li...Accessibility is a constant struggle. You sound like a pro! Your son, your family, and your community are truly blessed to have you.Michael Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16026984827260845707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4098293668088212810.post-28498169049892749332010-11-21T06:08:14.453-08:002010-11-21T06:08:14.453-08:00Good for you!
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