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From: Wayne.Roorda@f715.n273.z1.fidonet.org (Wayne Roorda)
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Subject: Re: Recent program on TV for Hearing Impaired
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Date: 12 Jul 90 21:28:56 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

Hello Gerry, 
 
In regards to your recent posting about the TV program I'm taking 
the liberty of making a few suggestions. 
 
1.  Do write and thank the appropriate TV station for showing the 
    program.  Then point out that not every viewer is able to hear 
    and understand the voice and/or sign interpreting.  Ask that 
    if they show a similar program in the future that it be 
    closed captioned. 
 
2.  Do the same as in #1, but to the University of Washington 
    professor, and to the moderator, (Washington State Association 
    of the Deaf).  And then add a comment about communications 
    accessibility.  Also, volunteer to assist and advise 
    them if they have any questions.  Explain that you are 
    involved with a BBS and the SilentTalk echo, and can help 
    them in future advertising of such program.  You might also 
    advise them to contact SHHH (Self Help for Hard of Hearing 
    People, Inc.), 7800 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, 
    301-657-2248 Voice and 301-657-2249 TDD for possible assistance. 
 
3.  Another possible source of spreading the word would be to contact 
    Audiologists, Hearing Aid dispensers, and Otolaryngologist.  Also 
    SHHH Chapter(s) and group(s) are a good place to "pass the word". 
 
The above suggestions might be a starting place for you.  And I'm sure 
some of the other SilentTalker's will have other suggestions. 
 
                                            Wayne 

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