Tina Banerjee

22.Criminal Justice.RIT.Deaf.Youth Advocate w/@behearddc
"If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity."~JFK

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

@NRSCenters Thank you for participating tonight! Really appreciate your input! :)

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

Thank you all for joining me tonight for the #DeafED Twitter Chat. I've learned something new! Please come and join the next chat with @NRSCenters on 12/13!

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

@NRSCenters I apologize. I meant to say the only one con with Ava app is the cost.

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

This is often type of accessibility that are overlooked in the workplace. We #DDBDDHH depends on subtitles, audio-description, braille, visual information etcs,.

[NRSC @NRSCenter]

A6 - Subtitles for videos, terps for large group meetings, line of sight for #DDBDDHH individuals. And naturally, face us!! #deafed

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

Q7. What are some community resources available to support #DDBDDHH persons experiencing workplace barriers? #DeafEd

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

Absolutely! This is on point!

[Abdul Alofi🇸🇦 @abdullahalofi1]

A5: I wish all hearing ed understand that spoken language if only a vehicle that humans used to convey their thoughts, which means any form of language will do the same thing. So, spoken language not superior language on #signlanguage #DeafEd

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

A6. Resources aren't always accessible for #DDBDDHH individuals where it becomes a barrier. Workplace are designed for what society created for 'normal' people & being exclusive for ppl like me. #DeafEd

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

Q6. What accessibility resources are often overlooked in workplace environments? #DeafEd

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

This is problematic. Most #deaf people that I do know say that English is not their 1st language. Only if written tests can be accommodated by providing visual access.

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

A5. Employers/co-workers to know: Never assume what you THINK it's the best for your employee (communication style (ASL/notetakers/captions) or assume you know what works the best. Recognize your #privileges and be an advocate!
#DeafEd

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

@banerjee_reena Thank you. This is very important especially breaking #cultural barriers.

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

@TerynceTeaches That's why we need to #educate and break that cultural barriers to provide #equal access!

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

Q5. As a #DDBDDHH employee within the educational system, what are some things you'd like hearing employers/co-workers to know? #DeafEd

[NRSC @NRSCenter]

A1 - I work in an office on the campus of the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind. Our office is the @NRSCenters, proudly serving 9 states in the Southeast! #deafed

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

@AVHadvocacy Thank you for joining us @AVHadvocacy !

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

A4. If you struggle w/ ur identity, break ur #barrier first. We, PWD should not have to accommodate on our own:( Break that #cultural barriers & #educate ur employers to help u be successful Employee/er: hold each other accountable. Build ur knowledge #DeafEd

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

Q4. What are ways to break down these barriers either as an employer or an employee? #DeafEd

[Alexander Van Hook @AVHadvocacy]

A2: Sadly, but true, there are countless challenges to think of. I.e. communication access, wheelchair accessibility, visual access, mental health service access, and many more. Advocacy is needed to overcome those challenges. #DeafEd

[Alexander Van Hook @AVHadvocacy]

A3: Interpreters are usually used for meetings and trainings, not all day. However, to overcome this, I use technology, such as texting and Ubi-Duo. #DeafEd