RE: Deaf/HOH subcommittee


I, for one of many I'm sure, think that incorporating this group as a formal
part of AAA is a big jump in the right direction.

Given our troubles with past access, I've long believed that our group should
begin to either work with AAA on setting up ALDs etc., or completely manage the
system ourselves. After all, we seem to be more tuned in to our changing needs.
I think this method will allow change to occur faster and with greater
efficiency.

As part of AAA, particularly if the group becomes incorporated into the website
(or creating our own), we can provide incoming or potential students with any
information that can help their educational and professional decisions.

Our group has come up with many good ideas for dealing with hearing loss in the
professional world. A website can allow us to incorporate these ideas in a
medium that can be accessed by many that otherwise would have never heard of us.

In time, I'd like to see a few things incorporated in such a site:

A section for professionals with hearing loss
- Accomodations that you may want to consider
- Tricks and tips
A section for professionals w/o a hearing loss
- Accomodations that can assist Deaf/HOH professionals
o Large venues, small classroom type settings, meetings, etc.

Just a few thoughts! A lot more thinking needs to be done of course.

Matt Kelley
Total Hearing Care
Flushing, NY 11355

BTW – I'm DEFINITELY all for helping volunteer to make this work.