PLEASE HELP -- Deaf consultants????

[janezapchef]

I have a recruit lead who is actually a father/daughter team who are both deaf. They can read lips and sign. The daughter can speak. Any tips???????
They are really excited about the opportunity! I know I've seen deaf consultants cross stage at conference for TPC (they have signed while up there, at least), so, I know it can be done, but I'm clueless where to begin! Please help!

[chefjeanine]

You might want to contact home office for some information. I've seen people signing at Leadership conference and National Conference so there are hearing impaired people in this business. I'm betting they can put you in touch with someone who will be able to give you some insight.

Good luck with your new (potential) recruits!!!!

[PamperedK]

I have a girl on my team who is deaf and another person who is supposed to be signing as well. PM me and I can get you in touch with a US consultant that's been helping her out.

[Jennie4PC]

I just did a show and someone there was deaf. And now I have another show coming up that will have all deaf people at it.

[stefani2]

I would be honest with them and just ask if they have any questions or concerns. HO should be able to help and I would definately PM WINNIPEGK and get some guidance. Congrats on the recruit lead and for offering the opportunity to EVERYONE!

[Di_Can_Cook]

Only thing that I can see being an issue is the telephone ... stress in-person contact to them (and model by meeting with them personally) and they should be fine.

[aPamperedBride]

There's so much they can do via email/website now that we used to only be able to do via telephone! They probably have their phones enabled for the teleprompter service anyway, so i don't see that being a problem. The main thing is going to be tips for live kitchen shows with hearing audiences since they won't hear a question if they aren't looking! But that's easy to overcome as long as they have a strategy/plan and advise hearing guests up front on how the show will go (how to get attention to ask a question, etc).

[janezapchef]

I'm bumping this up because there is a need for it again. The original person didn't end up signing, but there is a new consultant on my hospitality cluster who is deaf. My hosp. director has asked for any and all help! HO was not helpful, apparently!

[mrssyvo]

My brother is deaf, and he actually calls me on the phone, using video relay- He calls a relay service, and signs into the camera on his computer, and the woman woirking with relay, will speak to me, and I speak back, and then she signs into the camera, and he sees it on his computer- It is incredible how far they have come. He is 45 now, and years ago, we had to use the TDD machine, now it is much easier, and no time delay, it is an instant conversation.

[janezapchef]

Wow! That's amazing, Sue! I'll definitely pass that one along! Thanks!

[janezapchef]

Bumping.....