Deaf411 Launches “Deaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S.” Project
What does a city need to accommodate Deaf residents?
NEW YORK CITY (Deaf411) – April 28, 2008 – Moving to a new town
can be a stressful experience for anyone. Challenges are greater for
people with hearing loss who seek businesses, restaurants, and social
networks that are accessible to them. It is estimated there are 28
million Americans who have a hearing loss.
This research project, “Deaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S.”,
announced today is a first step towards meeting the need for a
comprehensive network of information to assist with relocation
planning. By identifying services and businesses that are considered
“deaf-friendly” or are “communication accessible”, potential
consumers who may be deaf or have a hearing loss, will have the tools
critical to making informed decisions.
Deaf411, a marketing and public relations company, has launched an
internet video website with an online survey. This survey is part of
their research to compile a report of “Deaf-Friendly Cities in the
U.S.” which will be made available to interested consumers free of
charge.
This research will involve identifying criteria of what a deaf person
living in any city needs in terms of accessibility and general
services; compilation of services and resources needed in that city,
identifying and listing cities with proven track records of providing
such services; attitudinal considerations, and other factors involved
in determining what constitutes an ideal city that is fully
accessible.
Areas covered in this project will include employment, government,
business, and community services and opportunities. In the video at
http://www.deaf411online.com/6.html
, Michel Swafford describes some factors that a consumer who is deaf
or has a hearing loss face when they move to a new city. Findings of
the online survey and correlating research will provide a powerful
tool for professionals and businesses with clientele who are
pre-dominantly deaf or have a hearing loss.
The project is expected to take six months. More information on the
“Deaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S.” project, the online survey, and
the upcoming report is now available at
http://www.deaf411online.com/6.html
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