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Deaf411 Launches "Deaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S." Project What Does a City Need to Accommodate Deaf Residents?

Deaf411 launches "Deaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S." project to identify which cities are considered deaf-friendly. Deaf411 will research and compile information on which cities are deaf-friendly.

Moving to a new town can be a stressful experience for anyone. Challenges are greater for people with hearing loss who seek businesses, restaurants, and social networks that are accessible to them. It is estimated there are 28 million Americans who have a hearing loss.

This research project, "Deaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S.", announced today is a first step towards meeting the need for a comprehensive network of information to assist with relocation planning. By identifying services and businesses that are considered "deaf-friendly" or are "communication accessible", potential consumers who may be deaf or have a hearing loss, will have the tools critical to making informed decisions.

Deaf411, a marketing and public relations company, has launched an internet video website with an online survey. This survey is part of their research to compile a report of "Deaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S." which will be made available to interested consumers free of charge.

This research will involve identifying criteria of what a deaf person living in any city needs in terms of accessibility and general services; compilation of services and resources needed in that city, identifying and listing cities with proven track records of providing such services; attitudinal considerations, and other factors involved in determining what constitutes an ideal city that is fully accessible.

Areas covered in this project will include employment, government, business, and community services and opportunities. In the video at www.deaf411online.com/6.html, Michel Swafford describes some factors that a consumer who is deaf or has a hearing loss face when they move to a new city. Findings of the online survey and correlating research will provide a powerful tool for professionals and businesses with clientele who are pre-dominantly deaf or have a hearing loss.

The project is expected to take six months. More information on the "Deaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S." project, the online survey, and the upcoming report is now available at www.deaf411online.com/6.html.
 
"Deaf and the City" on Deaf411Online Blog

Deaf411Online Blog has new article "Deaf and the City" -
Deaf411Online Blog

Go on a date with your city! How do you judge and decide if your city is "Deaf-Friendly"?
 
That's a good article comparing deaf city and deaf-friendly city.

In my opinion, I would rather live in a city that was deaf-friendly.

When it's a city where everyone is the same, the there's no diversity. I would rather live in a place with diversity... hearing and deaf alike. A good city would be Rochester because they're very deaf-friendly. :)
 
Visual Alerts Address Everyday Sounds

Visual Alerts Address Everyday Sounds

NEW YORK CITY – 8 June 2009 – The first “Deaf Living Solutions” internet video report released by Deaf411 called “Living in an Audio World” highlights creative ways of coping in a society that is dependent on audio sounds for anyone who has a hearing loss.

“Many things that people take for granted in today’s fast-paced audio world can present challenges,” says Robert Harris, deaf owner of Harris Communications who sponsored the “Living in an Audio World” report, “Not being able to hear the doorbell or telephone ring can be frustrating. Watching the front door all day for an expected visit or delivery would not be practical. The same goes with missing an important telephone call when it rings.”

With the latest technology available for approximately 28 million Americans who are deaf or have varying degrees of hearing loss and senior citizens, there are more options to communicate by using videophones, text telephones and captioned telephones. How can someone, who can’t hear, or work in noisy environments, be alerted when the telephone is ringing? A Deaf411 announcer outlines various ways of alerting someone visually to the telephone or doorbell through use of visual alerting devices.

“Living in an Audio World” shares information on how you can set up your visual alerting device at home or work. Consumers who purchase visual alerts often feel much more relaxed, less frustrated and are able to answer the doorbell or telephone ringing with ease.

The “Deaf Living Solutions” internet video series, presented in American Sign Language with open captions, is produced by Deaf411, a marketing and public relations company. In April 2008, Deaf411 launched the “Deaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S.” website with a video and online survey. The final “Deaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S.” report is expected later this year, and will be made available to interested consumers free of charge.

The “Living in an Audio World” video report, information about the Deaf Living Solutions series and Deaf411 is available at http://www.deaf411online.com/aw31.html.

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DEAF411 releases "Deaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S. report

DEAF411 releases "Deaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S. report

NEW YORK CITY (Deaf411) - (10 August 2009) - Deaf411, a deaf marketing and public relations company, has released the final report and results of a year-long survey on which cities are considered “deaf friendly.” The final report, which lists 20 U.S. cities, was released today and is now available for public viewing.

This “Deaf Friendly Cities” report includes a narrative of a selected city from each of four U.S. regions, lists several community resources, and photos representing a variety of situations that are considered “deaf friendly” to deaf consumers or travelers.

"While research for this report should not be considered scientific," a Deaf411 representative explains, "this sampling of consumers with significant hearing loss who depend primarily on sign language provides solid criteria for evaluating cities for accessibility from a deaf friendly perspective."

DEAF-FRIENDLY CITIES IN THE U.S.
Video & Free Online Report -
http://www.deaf411online.com/46.html
 
why don't you tweet it? OH never mind, I'm going do that!

It look interest! :)
 
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