This video explains why Fox 25/Boston’s Doug VB Goudie promoted violence against Deaf people with his mockery of the sign language interpreter provided during MA Governor Deval Patrick’s Press Conference. VB’s dismissive attitude toward communication access for the Deaf could be considered hate speech. The effects of VB’s negative words could lead to Deaf people not being provided appropriate public warning and therefore finding themselves at risk of injury or death.
Cast: Stephanie Jo Kent
Tags: Deaf, ASL, discrimination, natural disaster, emergency warning, communication access and emergency interpreting
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