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The Deaf and Deaf-Blind Committee on Human Rights (DDBCHR) is a small non-profit organization based in Northeast Ohio that works to expose the injustices and human rights violations that the Deaf and Deaf-Blind community experience daily. Some of the most common violations include job insecurity, non-provision of interpreting services by public accommodations, cuts in closed captioning, housing discrimination and the closing of many Deaf residential schools around the country. We acknowledge these violations and work to address the appropriate authorities to provide the basic human rights that all people deserve including: good housing, health care, education, communication and living wage jobs. The Deaf and Deaf-Blind Committee on Human Rights will be participating in an historic event later this month in the New York City area. A delegation from the DDBCHR will join members of the national Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign at a "Tent City" during the week of August 24-30. During this week both Deaf and hearing leaders will hold workshops, panel discussions and press conferences to educate both ourselves and the leaders of our nation about the terrible human rights violations happening in this country. DDBCHR members will lead a workshop for Deaf leaders from the east coast about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and a second workshop for hearing leaders on Deaf Culture and Deaf human rights. On Monday, August 30, the DDBCHR delegation will help lead the "March for our Lives" on the opening day of the Republican National Convention. The march and tent city will bring together thousands of poor people, along with students, social workers, union members, lawyers and religious leaders to make our "voices" be heard. In order for our Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing members' issues and "voices" to be "heard" by the national and international media and as well as our current and future political leaders, we must, of course, ensure that we have skilled sign language interpreters with us for the entirety of these events. The march and tent city are being organized by poor people's organizations with virtually no budget. Everything including all lodging, meals, child care and a variety of language interpreting services will be donated to make these events successful. We are in need of professional interpreters throughout the entire week (August 24-30) and hope you will consider volunteering your services for one or more shifts. All shifts will be teamed and will last approximately four hours. Both Deaf and hearing interpreters are needed for general and close vision interpreting. Please see the shift schedule below and let us know which would be best for you. The DDBCHR can provide you with a receipt for all donated hours of service to use as a tax deduction. All meals during your shift will be provided free of charge. Child care can also be provided during the events with advance notice. We expect to know the location of these events sometime next week. The location is contingent on traffic patterns established by the N.Y.P.D. Dates of Events: Tuesday August 24 thru Monday August 30th First Shift:
9:00am to 1:00pm The DDBCHR is also in need of housing in Manhattan for some of our Deaf members and out of town interpreters who will be unable, due to health reasons, to sleep outside in the "Tent City". Please let us know if you would be willing to host one, two or more of our delegation members in your home. For more
in depth information about the March For Our Lives and tent city, please
visit the following websites: If you are able to interpret for any of the above shifts or need more information about this event please contact Patti Hayes, our Interpreter Coordinator ASAP at DDBCHR1@cs.com or at 440-277-8642. Thank you very much! Heather
West
Call for Interpreting Students to work with Deaf Leaders at the March for Our Lives in NYC The Deaf and Deaf-Blind Committee on Human Rights (DDBCHR) is a small nonprofit organization based in Northeast Ohio that works to expose the injustices and human rights violations that the Deaf and Deaf-Blind community experience daily. Some of the most common violations include job insecurity, non-provision of interpreting services by public accommodations, cuts in closed captioning, housing discrimination and the closing of many Deaf residential schools around the country. We acknowledge these violations and work to address the appropriate authorities to provide the basic human rights that all people deserve including: good housing, health care, education, communication and living wage jobs. The Deaf and Deaf-Blind Committee on Human Rights will be participating in an historic event later this month in the New York City area. A delegation from the DDBCHR will join members of the national Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign at a "Tent City" during the week of August 23-29. During this week both Deaf and hearing leaders will hold workshops, panel discussions and press conferences to educate both ourselves and the leaders of our nation about the terrible human rights violations happening in this country. DDBCHR members will lead a workshop for Deaf leaders from the east coast about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and a second workshop for hearing leaders on Deaf Culture and Deaf human rights. On Monday, August 30, the DDBCHR delegation will help lead the "March for our Lives" on the opening day of the Republican National Convention. The March and tent city will bring together thousands of poor people, along with students, social workers, union members, lawyers and religious leaders to make our "voices" be heard. In order for our Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing members' issues and "voices" to be "heard" by the national and international media and as well as our current and future political leaders, we must, of course, ensure that we have skilled sign language interpreters with us for the entirety of these events. The march and tent city are being organized by poor people's organizations with virtually no budget. Everything including all lodging, meals, child care and a variety of language interpreting services will be donated to make these events successful. We are asking ITP students to consider joining us for this momentous event. We are in need of help from student and professional interpreters throughout the entire week but are flexible with whatever your schedule would permit. All skill levels are welcome. This will be a great opportunity to practice and improve signing and communication skills. Students will be asked to interpret in situations compatible with their skill levels. ITP students will primarily be interpreting for informal events such as during meals and breaks as well as social situations. There will also be extensive opportunities to observe professional interpreters. Our members communicate in a wide variety of signing styles including: ASL, Pidgin, Signed English as well as a small number who require close vision interpreting. This is a unique situation to socialize and experience a diverse range of communication styles that will help prepare you for future work in the interpreting field. It is also a great way to earn practicum hours and help a good cause at the same time. All meals will be provided free of charge and child care can also be provided during the events. For more
in depth information please visit the following websites: If you are interested in interpreting or need more information about this event please contact Patti Hayes, our Interpreter Coordinator ASAP at DDBCHR1@cs.com or at 440-277-8642. Thank you very much! Heather
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