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Deaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S. Online Report Is Now Available

By Deaf411 | August 7, 2009

[Deaf411] Are the cities we live in doing a good job for deaf people? Should we be satisfied with our lives, or can our lives be better? Should we speak out, fight discrimination and demand improvements?

As deaf people, we try to get along with the hearing world. But does the hearing world try to get along with us? This should be a two-way street; the hearing world should also work with us!

Deaf411 asked people to rate the cities they live in, and has released a report listing cities that ranked highly as deaf-friendly cities. This online report, called “Deaf Friendly Cities in the U.S.,” outlines what makes these cities different from others.

Top Cities in U.S.
The online report is based on survey responses from thousands of deaf people. The report identifies top cities in four regions of the U.S. and also includes in-depth reports on four cities. The in-depth reports are interesting reading, with an overview on the city, deaf businesses, deaf events, and the role of deaf residents in local government.

Deaf Accessibility
The online report also has a cool Deaf Accessibility section with photos of examples to give cities and hearing people ideas on ideal accessibility. Check out Austin, Texas – the city has some neat solutions ranging from something small enough to hold in your hand, to something that is 100 feet large!

Helpful Information
Deaf411 found that some cities are at the cutting edge of deaf-friendly accessibility, while other cities are way behind and offer little or no services for their deaf residents. Hearing people’s attitudes to deaf people also vary greatly from city to city.

Some cities are great places for deaf people to live; other cities are not. Where are those cities? What are these things that make a city a great place for deaf people? Those answers and more can be found in the report.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if your government remembered deaf people in events of emergency? How about including deaf people on planning committees? And we all want a bigger variety of events in the community that are accessible to deaf people.

Publicize the Report!
The key thing is to encourage more cities to become deaf-friendly! We all want better lives. You should read the “Deaf Friendly Cities in the U.S” report and let others know about the report. Spreading word about this free report would increase awareness of all of your needs as a deaf citizen.

You could get ideas on how your hometown could be a better place for a deaf person. As more cities set examples of themselves as being deaf-friendly, it becomes easier for other cities to follow and do the same. Please do your part.

To view free Online Report
A new signed + captioned video has been posted with link to the “Deaf-Friendly Cities in the U.S.” online report at http://www.deaf411online.com/12.html.

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