Deaf411 Launches \u201cDeaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S.\u201d Project<\/p>\n
What does a city need to accommodate Deaf residents?<\/p>\n
NEW YORK CITY (Deaf411) \u2013 April 28, 2008 \u2013 Moving to a new town
\ncan be a stressful experience for anyone. Challenges are greater for
\npeople with hearing loss who seek businesses, restaurants, and social
\nnetworks that are accessible to them. It is estimated there are 28
\nmillion Americans who have a hearing loss.<\/p>\n
This research project, \u201cDeaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S.\u201d,
\nannounced today is a first step towards meeting the need for a
\ncomprehensive network of information to assist with relocation
\nplanning. By identifying services and businesses that are considered
\n\u201cdeaf-friendly\u201d or are \u201ccommunication accessible\u201d, potential
\nconsumers who may be deaf or have a hearing loss, will have the tools
\ncritical to making informed decisions.<\/p>\n
Deaf411, a marketing and public relations company, has launched an
\ninternet video website with an online survey. This survey is part of
\ntheir research to compile a report of \u201cDeaf-Friendly Cities in the
\nU.S.\u201d which will be made available to interested consumers free of
\ncharge.<\/p>\n
This research will involve identifying criteria of what a deaf person
\nliving in any city needs in terms of accessibility and general
\nservices; compilation of services and resources needed in that city,
\nidentifying and listing cities with proven track records of providing
\nsuch services; attitudinal considerations, and other factors involved
\nin determining what constitutes an ideal city that is fully
\naccessible.<\/p>\n
Areas covered in this project will include employment, government,
\nbusiness, and community services and opportunities. In the video at
\nhttp:\/\/www.deaf411online.com\/6.html
\n, Michel Swafford describes some factors that a consumer who is deaf
\nor has a hearing loss face when they move to a new city. Findings of
\nthe online survey and correlating research will provide a powerful
\ntool for professionals and businesses with clientele who are
\npre-dominantly deaf or have a hearing loss.<\/p>\n
The project is expected to take six months. More information on the
\n\u201cDeaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S.\u201d project, the online survey, and
\nthe upcoming report is now available at
\nhttp:\/\/www.deaf411online.com\/6.html<\/p>\n
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Deaf411 Launches \u201cDeaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S.\u201d Project What does a city need to accommodate Deaf residents? NEW YORK CITY (Deaf411) \u2013 April 28, 2008 \u2013 Moving to a new town can be a stressful experience for anyone. Challenges are…<\/p>\n