DeafROC

On September 25, 2008 from 7 to 9 pm, of course during Rochester Deaf Awareness Week, we will have a Closed Caption Forum. We are inviting 4 local News Channels. We will provide refreshments and cash bar after the event. We would like to ask people to dress nice.

If you have not noticed that in many areas our caption is poor. We miss information or it is late. There are information that is not correctly spelled for example… Pittsburgh is written for the town of Pittsford. And many more issues…

For me, I cannot accept this kind of error in our caption in Monroe County. We have a large population in this area and even have NTID in the county. Why are we not getting good caption?

What I am asking for you is to sign up to attend this forum on September 25, 2008 and see some videos we will share with you. And join us at RIT INN at 6:30 pm being ready for 7 pm.

Our goal of this forum is not to attack the News stations, but to learn how we can work with them on improving our captions. We will give the audience opportunities to ask questions.

Right now, I just need a list of people who are interested in attending the event.

As we have limit number of seats available, please email me and let me know you are interested. At the same time, please encourage your friends to email me and be part of this forum as important people will be there and we will be able to discuss anything.

Yes, even the sign language bubble if you really want to see it again.

Thank you,
Dean DeRusso
Deaf Systems Advocate
Regional Center for Independent Living
Advocacy and Independent Living Services for Individuals
497 State Street
Rochester, NY 14608

Sorens on VP: 585 546-7598
VP: 74.39.189.195
Voice Callers: (877) 467-4877 ext 97598
TTY: (585) 697-1604
Fax: 585.546.7577
E-Mail: dderusso@rcil.org