Things People Say to Terps (part 2)
(Or, in my case, terp students)
So what did your boss/professors say after that whole Nelson Mendela fiasco?
Sign Language is easy to learn! It’s just English with your hands!
I totally know about being Deaf. Hawkeye’s Deaf now! (or, alternatively “I’ve seen every episode of Switched at Birth!”)
I don’t understand why more Deaf people don’t get hearing aids.
I don’t think Deaf people should get disability parking. They aren’t really disabled.
Out of all the disabilities to have, I think being Deaf would be the worst! Can you imagine not being able to drive?
I don't understand why Deaf people have to have their own schools. People like you could just teach them sign language in a normal school!
Ugh, I don't see why this Deaf person goes here. Their interpreter is so distracting! Can't they go to an all Deaf school?
Why don't all Deaf people use service dogs?
So do you use your own car to drive Deaf people around or is there a company car you use?
No offense, but I don't see why you have to be here. Can't they just read my lips?
I know sign language! I picked up one of those baby signing books when my child was born.
So, be honest, what was that translator at Nelson Mendela's funeral really saying?
