Went to a community health screening this morning that was sponsored by AARP and Walgreens as part of their Wellness Tour. Within a few minutes, I realized that something was missing. There were two Deaf acquaintances there but NO certified interpreter and the screeners were just simply yelling out numbers! When I asked where are the interpreters as there are Deaf people sitting here, I got a blank stare and the verbal response of: "Huh?"
To make sure my acquaintances were not left out or overlooked, I started interpreting for them even though I am not certified and had considered myself "retired" from that. This is NOT the first time that the Deaf Community has been overlooked and forgotten! I would have thought that by the 21st Century, things would have improved. FRUSTRATING!!!!!!
Bones