We thought when we moved here we were rid New York City values, lawyers and the plaintiff bar behind us. Why don't they move back North where they will be comfortable with their own kind?

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We thought when we moved here we were rid New York City values, lawyers and the plaintiff bar behind us. Why don't they move back North where they will be comfortable with their own kind?

Totally agree! ..

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I do not think these 34 deaf residents wanted to close the lifelong learning college. Unfortunately the cost to provide hearing impaired services is beyond the scope of volunteer activities. Hopefully this will not extend to 2000 clubs and free rec center activities. We all lose. I am very sad about this.

No they wanted some money that Mr. S. promised. He Mr. S probably made good living from this kind of law suit. What backfired was the closing of the LLLC. Now They have to live with that.

O by the way Some people can't just get hearing aid due to there are no functioning ear drum to feed the brain with noise Except buzzing sound. Those are the ones that need and sign language interpreter. But, you would expect in retirement community by now would of overcome these problems? But, I guess winning the ghetto lottery just too tempting.

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No they wanted some money that Mr. S. promised. He Mr. S probably made good living from this kind of law suit. What backfired was the closing of the LLLC. Now They have to live with that.

O by the way Some people can't just get hearing aid due to there are no functioning ear drum to feed the brain with noise Except buzzing sound. Those are the ones that need and sign language interpreter. But, you would expect in retirement community by now would of overcome these problems? But, I guess winning the ghetto lottery just too tempting.

How much more would EVERY class cost if it was required to pay for an interpreter? It's admirable that some want to accommodate the deaf, but maybe it is just not a viable option and that is why the center is closing down.

Not to change the subject, but I find it puzzling that not ALL of these homes in The Villages have handicap access doorways. Meaning, in some other states it is a requirement that all ground level entryways have wide enough openings to accommodate wheel chairs. Just saying.

Is this subject REALLY considered to be related to the political forum?

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Is this subject REALLY considered to be related to the political forum?

NO!

It is someone's biased opinion that the political forum is the only place where dissenting views are allowed!!!!

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NO!

It is someone's biased opinion that the political forum is the only place where dissenting views are allowed!!!!

That is a good point.

Please attend the Welcome Wednesday Meeting tomorrow, Dec 7 at 11:00 am in the administration office upstairs; go in the door in the breezeway next to Starbucks. Maybe we can learn "The rest of the story", and get some answers. Welcome Wednesday is a program designed to give residents the opportunity to learn about ongoing projects, address rumors and have their questions answered by District staff. Please join us each Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the District office located at 984 Old Mill Run to have the opportunity to hear first-hand about the latest rumors and meet District Board Supervisors from your CDD and others

As far as I know, the LLC offerings are for the purpose of entertainment and information - I mean they are not college courses that will earn you a degree or help you get a job.

So, people fill their leisure time in different ways and I don't see why a hearing-impaired person can't find a different way of getting entertainment and information - reading or watching videos or movies. Visually-impaired people mostly listen. Same idea.