CART, DBC and Identities topics
Yesterday, I pretty much came to the conclusion that I am not hearing and never will be. I understand now that all deaf people are among the hearing community, and that whatever the level of deafness we all have, we are deaf. For a long time, I considered myself to be in the hearing community, even though I didn’t get a lot of the information I received.
Lately, as I probably mentioned in my previous blogs, I got fed up with not being able to getting the missed information–namely, the student discussion. Coincidentally, I was reading comments in a blog and came across a link. Classroom Ghost
I couldn’t believe how much of her experience echoed my own. I also read how many had to battle to get CART, and I had already found myself in that situation, needing a CART. Thanks to some of the comments made on ADA and Audism blog entry, and my friend, Zenn–I was able to put together an e-mail, and with Zenn completely rewriting it, and sent it to the director of Disability Resource Center of my college, saying that I would appeal if they didn’t listen to my simple request.
Few days later, I got a phone call, saying that I am to go in for an appointment on January 3rd at 11:30 with the director. I do hope that is sufficient time to get CART as classes start on the 7th. One thing that makes me nervous is intimidation. That I would give in, but I have to be strong and demand it. It will be the first time that I will be actually demanding anything with the threat of a lawsuit. So the experience will be good for me.
I will update once the meeting actually have come to pass.
On a completely unrelated note, I am sick of Florida and the way things are run in schools when trying to get services. I can’t wait when I move out of state, and perhaps move to a town that is friendly to the deaf, such as Rochester, NY.
I do wish that I was raised bilingually, and while the Deaf Bilingual Coalition is in infancy, and since they asked, I will be putting together a vlog testimony of why I believe being raised bilingual with cochlear implant is the best way to go. As mentioned in the first paragraph, I wondered for a long time, “what am I? I can’t be deaf because I don’t sign or anything like that and didn’t associate with the deaf, but I’m not completely hearing either… who am I? D:” So, I grew up a confused person up to now.
I am just glad that I figured that out now, and it’s thanks to Deaf Read for helping see some of the sides and different perspectives.
Before I forget, I got a comment saying that I should assure my readers who want to comment that I would not give away your e-mail. I hate spam myself, so you have my promise.
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Comment by Richard Roehm — December 28, 2007 @ 7:37 am
Way to go on taking action! Remember, CART is simply a way to level the playing field for you– every student with normal hearing has access to the classroom instruction and you have that same right. So if you feel intimidated at any time, simply ask them why they would deny you the right to access your education the way other students have that access.
I have advocated for CART at IEPs and helped others get it in college so if you have any questions, feel free to email me. The contact info is on my blog in the profile section.
Comment by Deaf Mom — December 28, 2007 @ 8:07 am
Thank you for sharing the experience! Deaf Mom from above will be so happy to help you. It sounds great because she has been advocating and helping others get it in college, so check her contact information in her profile section. I wish you the best luck and keep us updated!
Comment by Deb Ann — December 28, 2007 @ 8:26 am
How is the status of CART these days? Is it fairly accurate? Is it at a reasonable price?
Comment by Bill — December 28, 2007 @ 4:46 pm
Hi there
I have a deaf 13 year old boy who is in the Simi Valley school district. The DHH program specialist has not even heard of CART.
I would like to find what other middle schools are using CART so that I can back up my request to the school to start using it as well. I would be intrested in any dialogue about CART.
THANKS!!
Tara
Comment by Tara — April 7, 2008 @ 11:25 am