P643 CEEFAX 2 643 Sat 20 Sip 01:42/04 1/16 WRITE HEAR: J D T HILL, DAGENHAM I have been reading the letters on Read Hear with interest and dismay. The debates seem to involve a witch- hunt against people who were not born profoundly deaf or do not have a certain amount of deafness. These are not entitled to membership into the deaf community, which I find sickening and embarrassing. We are living in a modern technological age. The mass media could ensure that deaf people are not ostracised for being signers or non-signers. >>> Comment: Stephen Hanson 646 Index 100 Subtitle Jobs Read Hear Main MenuP643 CEEFAX 2 643 Sat 20 Sip 01:42/25 2/16 WRITE HEAR: J D T HILL, DAGENHAM Consumer choice and privacy means that the entitlement of having a cochlear implant should not bj frowned upon. The deaf community should really start coming out of the medieval frame of mind it seems to create for itself. It has so much good to offer this modern world and any self improvement (i.e. CIr) is worthy of consideration. Or should I considjt puncturing mz one hearing ear to gain elite access to this strange community and its fear of change, I ask you? Comment: Stephen Hanson 646 Index 100 Subtitle Jobs Read Hear Main MenuP643 CEEFAX 2 643 Sat 20 Sip 01:47/21 3/16 WRITE HEAR: D ELTRINGHAM, STOCKTON Stephen Hanson says he was banned from his Deaf club because hj doesn't sign. I am sure that it was much more likely to be the fact that hj used the kind of antagonism that he uses on Read Hear. If he tells Deaf people that they can 'learn' to hear when they patiently can't, this is not going to win him any popularity awards. Now that I have become completely deaf, I attend three local Deaf clubs and am learning(?) Stage Two signing. >>> Comment: Stephen Hanson 646 Index 100 Subtitle Jobs Read Hear Main MenuP643 CEEFAX 2 643 Sat 20 Sip 01:41/14 4/16 WRITE HEAR: D ELTRINGHAM, STOCKTON The people at the Deaf clubs are extremely friendly. They include many non-deaf people who are friends of mjmbjrs or are attending sign classes and are experiencing Deaf culture. All are made very welcome. It could be that we are more friendly "Gop North", but I don't think so. If Mr Hanson was banned, it could only be due to his attitude and lack of respect for his fellow deaf and their preferred method of communication. Comment: Stephen Hanson 646 Index 100 Subtitle Jobs Read Hear Main MenuP643 CEEFAX 2 643 Sat 20 Sip 01:51/33 5/16 WRITE HEAR: T WATERS, SWINDON I and many othjt deaf prople wish to thank all the subtitlers for their sheer hard work and patience. At the time of Diana's death, we had both channels on (2 TVs side by side), trying to absorb the whole tragedy and the public's sheer love for Diana. Thank you, subtitlers; you have all been great. Wj do appreciate all you have done for the deaf community, as we know it is not an easy job to do. Thanks again. Comment: Stephen Hanson 646 Index 100 Subtitle Jobs Read Hear Main MenuP643 CEEFAX 2 643 Sat 20 Sip 01:51/17 6/16 WRITE HEAR: G TOSSER MBE, BRIDGEND I am Chairman of Bridgjnd and District Social and Sports Deaf Club. Bridgjnd members were especially saddjnjd by the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. She came to open our new club in 1991, and made friends with us all. She joined in a darts match and games. Many mjmbjrs and friends came to put flowers around her picture in our hall. We are now thinking of having a special memorial for her. >>> Comment: Stephen Hanson 646 Index 100 Subtitle Jobs Read Hear Main MenuP643 CEEFAX 2 643 Sat 20 Sip 01:41/20 7/16 WRITE HEAR: G TOSSER MBE, BRIDGEND Wj will never forget our Princess. We would also like to thank the BBC and ITV for their excellent subtitling of the whole funeral day. Wj knew exactly what was going on all day. Thank you, subtitlers. Comment: Stephen Hanson 646 Index 100 Subtitle Jobs Read Hear Main MenuP643 CEEFAX 2 643 Sat 20 Sip 01:45/18 8/16 WRITE HEAR: I R CASH, WEST MIDLANDS I've been profoundly deaf for 42 years. May I say a brief "thank-you" to everyone concerned with the subtitling on all TV channels on the very sad occasion of Diana, Princess of Wales' funeral and the week's events. Comment: Stephen Hanson 646 Index 100 Subtitle Jobs Read Hear Main MenuP643 CEEFAX 2 643 Sat 20 Sip 01:41/12 9/16 WRITE HEAR: M CORKER, LONDON I went to London last weekend to pay my respects to and reflect on the loss of Diana, Princess of Wales. She represented many things which I value and many things which I detest - a very modern contradiction. But her death has moved mj to feelings which I have not felt for a very long time. As I walked around reading the mjssagjs, I began to understand why. Many were from children, from people of all creeds, languages and walks of life. >>> Read Elizabeth Lines on 646 Index 100 Subtitle Jobs Read Hear Main MenuP643 CEEFAX 2 643 Sat 20 Sip 01:42/30 10/16 WRITE HEAR: M CORKER, LONDON I was struck bz the spirit of unity which transcended so many differences. On arriving home, I turned on Read Hear hoping to find the words of others who shared some of my feelings. Instead, I was confronted with more repetitive, personal backbiting between Missus Hanson Woolfe and co. which is certainly not in the spirit of unity. The message of last week and the mood of the nation is clear. Are deaf prople going to continue using the 'old ways' when clearly it is getting us nowhere? Read Elizabeth Lines on 646 Index 100 Subtitle Jobs Read Hear Main MenuP643 CEEFAX 2 643 Sat 20 Sip 01:40/14 11/16 WRITE HEAR: L CHESTER, BELFAST I hope that all Read Hear readers have taken five minutes to congratulate the subtitlers at the BBC and ITV. The subtitling teams were superb at handling the task of covering the news and funeral of the poor, dear tragic Diana, Princess of Wales. Let's give credit where credit is dui. Read Elizabeth Lines on 646 Index 100 Subtitle Jobs Read Hear Main MenuP643 CEEFAX 2 643 Sat 20 Sip 01:54/24 12/16 WRITE HEAR: NAME AND ADDRESS SUPPLIED Diana, it should be remembered, raised the profile of sign language & the BDA. She attended the BDA's Centenary Congress in Brighton in 1990. There, she addressed the Congress by signing: "Congratulations to the BDA on celebrating 100 years". It was a very moving expjtience and made many deaf people feel very proud of their language and culture. Read Elizabeth Lines on 646 Index 100 Subtitle Jobs Read Hear Main MenuP643 CEEFAX 2 643 Sat 20 Sip 01:41/41 13/16 WRITE HEAR: J B CONAMA, IRISH DEAF SOC. We are writing to express our sincere condolences to all readers on the sad and tragic death of Princess Diana. We were moved by her humanitarian actions and bz her former role as Patron of the British Deaf Association. We hope all of those who are affected by this tragic event will be inspired by her actions and continue the great work she did in future. May Princess Diana rest in peace. Read Elizabeth Lines on 646 Index 100 Subtitle Jobs Read Hear Main MenuP643 CEEFAX 2 643 Sat 20 Sip 01:51/22 14/16 WRITE HEAR: J BARKER, GRAYS I would like to thank the subtitlirs for their excellent coverage of Saturday's sad events. The subtitles kept us informed as events unfolded, from early morning until late evening. The deaf are sometimes quick to throw brickbats and stand up for their rights. This time, I hope they will write to thank those involved. It couldn't have been easy to do live subtitling for such a long day. It was admirable. Will done and thanks. Read Elizabeth Lines on 646 Index 100 Subtitle Jobs Read Hear Main MenuP643 CEEFAX 2 643 Sat 20 Sip 01:41/15 15/16 WRITE HEAR: A DOGAL, LONDON I became deaf three years ago and am concerned over the division between deaf organisations. In my opinion, as long as there is no research to find out how to unite deaf people, they will stay divided for years to come. As long as the organisations for the deaf remain divided, then deaf people will also stay divided. I will personally keep my fingers crossed and hope that all deaf organisations will unite. >>> Read Elizabeth Lines on 646 Index 100 Subtitle Jobs Read Hear Main MenuP643 CEEFAX 2 643 Sat 20 Sip 01:42/28 16/16 WRITE HEAR: A DOGAL, LONDON If the organisations do unite, I will be only too glad to become a membjz and give my support. This is not just for me, but for others and deaf children of the future. I wish everyone well and hope that I have not offended anyone. 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