Posted on 04/05/2006 8:13:50 PM PDT by wallcrawlr
I worked with autistic children as a therapist for years. Many of them exhibited deaf tendencies. Many of them only could communicate with sign.
At least they won't be talking on a cell phone while driving. Think that more than makes up for the "can't hear the ambulance" lack of ability.
I remember that article. Kinda silly and changes were made.
I know a neighbor and a friend who has been driving since 18 and he's now 30 years-old. No accidents, no fender benders and an excellent driver.
Deaf drivers, at least in my state, are required special rear view and blind spot mirrors in their cars.
Maybe that could be a perception difference depending where you currently drive.
I'm in a highly congested driving state. Hearing has saved many from major accidents.
What are these "deaf tendencies" you speak of other than the fact that some of them could communicate with signs?
They don't. But the ADA-victim-pimps have been able to take a page out of Jessie Jackson's book and allow these people to drive, even if they are a danger to everyone on the road. Ever driven with a deaf person at the wheel? I have. When they start TALKING they look away from the road to see the passengers (including the back seat) and then they take both hands off to "talk."
The deaf are a strange bunch. Today, there are surgical procedures to correct all but the most profoundly deaf. The deaf community by and large supresses this techology since they enjoy their "handicapped" status so much.
Can you put me on your Deaf/Hard of Hearing ping list?
Thank you.
Well thank you very much. His comment was in response to mine with the same question.
I still stand by that question.
Makes sense. Sometimes I wonder if people with music that causes my window to vibrate can hear anything too.
You have to be kidding me? That light would never stop flashing in NYC or NJ!
It might be reasonable for the state to have to provide interpreters so they can take the driving test, but forcing a private company to spend thousands so they can take a class? Rediculous. If they need so much special accomodation, why can't their parents teach them to drive? It would certainly be easier than hiring professional interpreters. And if they "don't have the time to do it," they can make the time to do it; they found the time to file this lawsuit.
God bless you.
Can you ping me when you do respond? I'd love to read it.
The poster, clearly, doesn't not know what he/she is talking about.
Not all deaf people....or people with difficulties are the same.
Not all are ADA-victim-pimps as you say.
And the CI surgery only works for the severe to profoundly deaf. others dont need it. and the capital D deaf culture community is warming (ever slowly) to the fact that a CI is helpful to people. its a new world for deaf children who choose a CI.
We defined our autistic children into groups for various activities.
All of our students just weren't autistic. Most had tendencies, characteristics or symptoms of various other disabilities or disorders.
certainly
I dont care who he said it to.
His comment was pure stereotype ignorance.
"I'd guess deaf people are some of the most observant drivers out there."
I have a deaf friend and a deaf relative. They both drive and would have to agree with you. Deaf people ARE the most observant and careful drivers i've ever known.
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