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Old 11-11-2011, 07:50 AM
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Sorry that you all have incorrect views of people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

First of all, the volunteers are not trained to provide effective communications for Deaf people. It is hard to find the qualified volunteer interpreters! If you know someone, please provide the contact information to me.

Secondly, when there is much vebral communicaiton in any recreation class or course, it will be the same level of importance as a medical doctor consultation or attorney conversation. All doctors, attorneys, colleges, governments hire qualified interpreters for their customers! Why not the Recreation Department!

It is a sad day for Deaf Villagers that the Recreation Department receives the accreditation from National Park and Recreation Association.