Friday, July 25, 2008

Deaf parents bring their own interpreter?

8 comments:

mishkazena said...

An excellent analogy!

David Ennis said...

I have three sons. first and third sons are hearing.
my family have to call the principal in advance for an interpreter for the school events or meetings.

So far, I don't have a problem with three different principals of kindergarden, middle school and high schools.

If a principal refuses to provide an interpreter, then the school breaks the federal laws (ADA) and will be faced in the court I won;t be surprised that school could be avoided from the court by firing the principal at once.

I don;t have familiar with Canadian laws Do you have ADA-related laws?

DeafJoe3 said...

Hi David

We have ODA (Ontario Disability Act). It is similar - ADA but it is Provincial, not from Federal. USA do make a law for all States. For Canada is a little bit different. Federal has some laws for all Canada. Provincial has some laws on its own. Provincial is similar - State.

Dianrez said...

Good one! I'll have to remember that when an office asks me to bring my own interpreter! Thanks.

Deaf Pixie said...

Yes, make a sense.. Bring interpreter for deaf blind for a first row for interperter's seat back forth, etc.. I agree with you about the ramp. Good example.

Interesting about Canada and USA are nearly similiar law. Quiet different view.

Actually I had a huge problem with Principal's insulted me few time. They did violated our right's. End up I took my girl transfered to other high school.


Good topic, I never thought of that.

Deb Ann and Hannah said...

Thanks for sharing this wonderful analogy!

Kyle Brooks said...

I agree with other commenters - the analogy is great!

DeafKathy (Wilson) said...

yeah I hire interpreter and the interpreter is paper and pen! Smile