Archive for May, 2008

Large vs. Small City: How Does it impact the Deaf Population?

Friday, May 30th, 2008

[Deaf411] Living in a large city has benefits. With a larger population, there is more variety in places to see, areas to live, choices of restaurants, recreation, and people. Yet living in a small city has its own benefits – people taking the time to know and help each other, giving more attention and devoting [...]

A Deaf Town, or Fully Deaf-Accessible Town?

Friday, May 16th, 2008

[Deaf411] As you walk down the street to the grocery store, you pass other deaf people. A deaf postman puts mail in a mailbox and waves to you as you walk by. He signs “Good morning” and you reply back the same. At the grocery store, you walk up to the meat department. A deaf [...]

Deaf and the City

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

Deciding whether your city is deaf-friendly?
[Deaf411] You have a date with your city, Rochester. All of your friends are busy and you are alone, so you decide to enjoy the evening yourself. You are about to experience a city and whether it is deaf-friendly.
As you walk by a restaurant, you read their specials on a [...]