Comments on: “Suit demands CNN offer online captions for deaf”

By: my2Cents

my2Cents — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:32:16 +0000

CNN should just publish transcripts with a link to the recorded performance for the deaf and those who insist on listening to it.

Think of all the time we could all save by not listening to those bloviating idiots.

By: Eye fish

Eye fish — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 17:42:17 +0000

Ask the doc in NJ who lost a 450000 suit because the deaf patient wanted a sign interpreter rather than any other means of communication. God forbid the signer becomes involved in a med mal suit based on informed consent. “Well I thought the signer told her all the risks and benefits…”
I don’t think captioning will be enough. Signage and braille will be needed for all TV and newspapers and books, twits, facebook post and blogging.
As I recall the 450K was not a malpractice issue and therefore, med mal insurance did not cover reward.

By: Melvin H.

Melvin H. — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:50:54 +0000

And all in quadruplicate–one copy each to you, your lawyer, CNN, and their lawyer.

By: Richard Nieporent

Richard Nieporent — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:57:41 +0000

If you think CNN is going to have a problem captioning their videos, wait until they sue YouTube.

By: Andrew_M_Garland

Andrew_M_Garland — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:51:01 +0000

Subtitles only in English, or also in other languages?

What about spoken translations for the blind, and in multiple languages?

By: Bob Lipton

Bob Lipton — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:31:11 +0000

I’m sorry but this letter has been given to our blind associate to handle. Please transmit all correspondence in forms suitable for someone with his disability.

Bob