http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/16/nyregion/city-is-ordered-to-keep-emergency-help-boxes.html?_r=1
Today in Class Sam discussed a very interesting issue. I have provided you with a picture to help you visualize what this emergency box looks like.
On a postive note. I spoke to Human Resources. They are very willing to work with me and want to make this campus a better place. Jill Sillink was gracious and wants to see change happen.
Sam,
ReplyDeleteI think that this article helped me see more of the issues going on with rights being taken away. I think that they should consider rights of others because that is their job. If hearing people don't feel safe there is an uproar, so I don't understand why the same consideration is taken into play. I never knew what help-boxes were until we talked about them. I am happy that there is an advocacy group that is fighting for Deaf people in the area.
Brittany
Sam,
ReplyDeleteYour article yesterday was very interesting to hear. Are they really going to save that much money by eliminating these help boxes? Why don’t they have like 100 help boxes directed to one office that way there isn’t as many people sitting around waiting for a help alert. Why should deaf people have to learn a taping protocol when the help box worked just fine for them. Is there a way on cell phones to text 911?
Tiff