I'm glad that Ideafnews share this film. I'm Deaf person, It is an outrage to see how Deaf people's rights are violated in prison and legal system. Took 42 days to call their loved ones. That's crazy!
@7:00 ish in -there is a short tedtalk about this *auditory processing disorder * . My partner called me upset 2 days, because the regular CO's are back from holiday -he got reprieve from the bully staff. When the holiday folks came, he just put a sign on his door that said "deaf" AND IT WAS A NON-ISSUE & only took minor competence!!!! The reg CO's are back, yelled at him about the sign, & then somehow get to tell him "your not deaf".... slightly true. he has been hard of hearing since birth! and is supposed to have hearing aids.... Now the CO's & medication nurse are just out right hassling him. -Annnnnnd thanks to that his psych aren't being taking appropriately. 😤😭🤬!!!! TBH most prisoner advocates/groups/probono etc; i've come across since March of last year, won't help out RSO's, and they remain subhuman even in these contexts.... i'm just so flipping frustrated & upset for him
Live captioning can make a huge difference too - not hard to arrange. CCACaptioning.org has info, also its service called CaptionMatch. Thanks for your work on this for so many.
Hello. I'm so glad to find this video again. I'm from southamerica and this is still an issue in my country. I wish this had spanish subtitles or captions. Is there any way to add them?? I can offer to translate. This would be very helpfull to the deaf community here and for hearing people in spanish speaking communities. Thank you very much
I read on your published. I has been prison in Angola, Louisiana that how I met one deaf inmate.. His name is William Johnanson at Rayburn correctional center in Angie, La. He got life sentence since some where 1977 and he still there. He was first appear at the court house on about 1977 without interpreter because since the ADA Law was not there. Current at Rayburn Correctional Center got all deaf inmate transfer to this place ( Rayburn Correctional Center) about 6 years ago. He telling me story about while he in prison. I felt alike he been in locker for long long time. also he told me other deaf inmate hang up dead himself. I told him because that prison fail to get interpreter and fail to get special counselor for the deaf behavior. That sad story I ever hearXXXX SEE. I pray for that..
I am a Deaf Lawyer in Utah who has represented Deaf people in the judicial system, I know the challenges the Deaf community faces. Thankfully, Utah is pretty good in providing ASL interpreters when it is need in the justice system. Unfortunately, not all states are proactive as Utah is and we have a long way to go in improving how Deaf people get access to justice in our judicial and penal system.
One in five everyplace, on average, globally, has a hearing loss or deafness. In prison the numbers may be higher. A small proportion of these folks use SL (sign language) - though in prison, the ones who depend on SL must have access to it, no question!
The volume or the decibel level is way to loud. All the time. It looked quite.but the reality is that it gets atrociously apnoshisly loud for the most part
I am watching a video on RUclips here watching about the deaf prisoners and (it Really (Pains me) to see that people hearing Coulter people (treat) deaf people this way!! this is (uncalled) for and Wrong! and so many (freaking stupid so many ways!. (I am so mad and angry about this.) I cannot believe! this is actually happening in our system that people are not listening! to our deaf and the deaf can't Even understand! what is happening I cannot believe. this is actually happening these people that are deaf also have lives and have hearts and your system is completely (Ignoring!) them this is so wrong if you're so educated then why did you not get educated on! Deaf culture people no it don't happen all the time but is happening now! and I cannot believe this (man) has to go through this just because (he's deaf) and no!!! are so (Sign language interpreter) NOW that's IS Bad!........... THIS IS SO WRING YOU ALL HEARING PEOPLE KNOW IT WHY? IS THIS HAPPENING WHY!!!!!!..... WHY!!!! ...
+ Hauptmann Hey some people make mistakes, nobody is perfect. U forget they all have a right to a fair trial and just because they committed a crime, doesn't make it right for them to get raped and beaten especially when these correctional officers are there.
Of course, I agree with you. How sad it is. No, I did not forget about they all have a right for it. Just unfortunately that they don't help deaf people. Deaf people better not do the crime or correctional officers will give them hard time. I know that they are wrong. I hope the officers will improve.
iHalveien In this case, Felix's brother admitted that Felix has nothing to do with the murder. It was he. Either way, if a deaf person was found guilty of a crime, one must serve the time like hearing people but the bottom line is: If you have the access to basic needs in the prison, why don't they do the same for deaf people? If you can walk and pick up the pay phone on your own during the recess, why can't Deaf people do that? They are not allowed to do so. I know it to be true because I was there.
I am currently getting my degree in american sign language.... With that being said..what makes people think that because you are deaf u deserve a pass or have any handicap for that matter...If you are functioning well enough to commit the crime u well enough to go to jail...
why prion there no reason my god fair look me fair look me im here house free deaf really tehy wrong u dont know say people have bully have i know people lied sometime im check up have little 1 year learn back home family my kids it im really uspest very lots aone life really sad very people deaf leave alone please out wanna happy family good time please let go out plrase no reason plrase out im pray for felix gracia need out best friend from florida
Sadly many prisons ban use of hearing aids putting many deaf people's safety and lives in jeopardy. It is against the law to ban hearing aids but prisons keep violating the law.
if you watched the video, you would learn that alot of Deaf end up in prison not because they were bad, but because they didnt have interpreters during interrogation or court proceedings. and then once in prison, they dont have interpreters for classes they need in order to be considered for parole. Also, normal hearing people have a right to make phone call everyday, but Deaf have to apply for special TTY and therefore do not get equal treatment.
Hauptmann Not all of them did the crime, is the point.... but if you are poor or have the inability to communicate, you cannot defend yourself adequately sometimes. That's the "justice system" for ya!
Joey Haynes True. But still stay away from them if they knew anything what they are doing. For example, when you join in a friend's car, you smell beer or pot in a car, get out or you will get involve with law enforcement for nothing. See, that is my point. Don't be stupid get involved who does bad
Hauptmann Another thing you have to realize and I'm not speaking for ALL Deaf or hard of hearing people, but due to their lack of communication, some of their upbringing is not all that good. Basic things like do not steal, do crime, etc may not be all that common sense to them. They are not retarded or mentally disabled, no. They might also have pent up anger from being raised in an environment that is very restrictive for them. Other people who aren't Deaf or hard of hearing may also have had this upbringing. You can't blame them for that.
Amazing, glad this video exists. Deaf people are constantly thrown under the bus without themselves knowing why. Share this with everyone you know.
I'm glad that Ideafnews share this film. I'm Deaf person, It is an outrage to see how Deaf people's rights are violated in prison and legal system. Took 42 days to call their loved ones. That's crazy!
@7:00 ish in -there is a short tedtalk about this *auditory processing disorder * . My partner called me upset 2 days, because the regular CO's are back from holiday -he got reprieve from the bully staff. When the holiday folks came, he just put a sign on his door that said "deaf" AND IT WAS A NON-ISSUE & only took minor competence!!!!
The reg CO's are back, yelled at him about the sign, & then somehow get to tell him "your not deaf".... slightly true. he has been hard of hearing since birth! and is supposed to have hearing aids.... Now the CO's & medication nurse are just out right hassling him. -Annnnnnd thanks to that his psych aren't being taking appropriately. 😤😭🤬!!!! TBH most prisoner advocates/groups/probono etc; i've come across since March of last year, won't help out RSO's, and they remain subhuman even in these contexts.... i'm just so flipping frustrated & upset for him
Live captioning can make a huge difference too - not hard to arrange. CCACaptioning.org has info, also its service called CaptionMatch. Thanks for your work on this for so many.
Spreading this documentary #DeafinPrison and in Florida #freefelix
I'm an interpreting student and I am BEYOND mad that she used the term "hearing-impaired."
OMG!what do you want them to be called?! You can't say a bloody thing these days without the wrath of the bloody left coming down on you!!!
Yeah it was annoying
Excellent documentary, thanks so much for making it happen!
Right on!
really enjoyed it :)
Patrick Coombe Documentary is reopened and we will have a #DeafInPrison Twitter chat this Saturday 3pm EST. Please share.
Hello. I'm so glad to find this video again. I'm from southamerica and this is still an issue in my country. I wish this had spanish subtitles or captions. Is there any way to add them?? I can offer to translate. This would be very helpfull to the deaf community here and for hearing people in spanish speaking communities. Thank you very much
I read on your published. I has been prison in Angola, Louisiana that how I met one deaf inmate.. His name is William Johnanson at Rayburn correctional center in Angie, La. He got life sentence since some where 1977 and he still there. He was first appear at the court house on about 1977 without interpreter because since the ADA Law was not there. Current at Rayburn Correctional Center got all deaf inmate transfer to this place ( Rayburn Correctional Center) about 6 years ago. He telling me story about while he in prison. I felt alike he been in locker for long long time. also he told me other deaf inmate hang up dead himself. I told him because that prison fail to get interpreter and fail to get special counselor for the deaf behavior. That sad story I ever hearXXXX SEE. I pray for that..
Thank you! we will find him.
I will put upload video about me was in prison soon.
BEHEARDDC I will upload video on this youtube soon. It about me was in prison.
Deaftractor Documentary is reopened and we will have a #DeafInPrison Twitter chat this Saturday 3pm EST. Please share.
I am a Deaf Lawyer in Utah who has represented Deaf people in the judicial system, I know the challenges the Deaf community faces. Thankfully, Utah is pretty good in providing ASL interpreters when it is need in the justice system. Unfortunately, not all states are proactive as Utah is and we have a long way to go in improving how Deaf people get access to justice in our judicial and penal system.
ParadiseDestroyed Documentary is reopened and we will have a #DeafInPrison Twitter chat this Saturday 3pm EST. Please share.
for any of you wondering it is asl being signed (American Sign Language)
WOW!
Prison is the worst place for deaf people. DETROIT !!!!
how can one find out about Deaf inmates in Washington County,Maryland?
kim rankin email info [at] behearddc [dot] org Join the #DeafInPrison Twitter chat this Saturday 3pm EST. Please share.
One in five everyplace, on average, globally, has a hearing loss or deafness. In prison the numbers may be higher. A small proportion of these folks use SL (sign language) - though in prison, the ones who depend on SL must have access to it, no question!
How can one find out about deaf inmates in Boston prisons? Who can I private message?
Email Talila "TL" Lewis at info@behearddc.org
Marina Nercessian Documentary is reopened and we will have a #DeafInPrison Twitter chat this Saturday 3pm EST. Please share.
It important to keep that in your mind....SAY NO TO CRIMES.
The volume or the decibel level is way to loud. All the time. It looked quite.but the reality is that it gets atrociously apnoshisly loud for the most part
lmfao go back to 720 the guy was flabbergasted
I am watching a video on RUclips here watching about the deaf prisoners and (it Really (Pains me) to see that people hearing Coulter people (treat) deaf people this way!! this is (uncalled) for and Wrong! and so many (freaking stupid so many ways!. (I am so mad and angry about this.) I cannot believe! this is actually happening in our system that people are not listening! to our deaf and the deaf can't Even understand! what is happening I cannot believe. this is actually happening these people that are deaf also have lives and have hearts and your system is completely (Ignoring!) them this is so wrong if you're so educated then why did you not get educated on! Deaf culture people no it don't happen all the time but is happening now! and I cannot believe this (man) has to go through this just because (he's deaf) and no!!! are so (Sign language interpreter) NOW that's IS Bad!........... THIS IS SO WRING YOU ALL HEARING PEOPLE KNOW IT WHY? IS THIS HAPPENING WHY!!!!!!..... WHY!!!! ...
Come from a Coda I am in agreement with you! Don't even get me started....🤟 also Felix seems to be very educated!
+ Hauptmann
Hey some people make mistakes, nobody is perfect. U forget they all have a right to a fair trial and just because they committed a crime, doesn't make it right for them to get raped and beaten especially when these correctional officers are there.
Of course, I agree with you. How sad it is. No, I did not forget about they all have a right for it. Just unfortunately that they don't help deaf people. Deaf people better not do the crime or correctional officers will give them hard time.
I know that they are wrong. I hope the officers will improve.
Arlene Palos Documentary is reopened and we will have a #DeafInPrison Twitter chat this Saturday 3pm EST. Please share.
11:48 lol aljerza
unjust and disturbing.
but they killed people in order to get in prison in the first place.. didn't they?
iHalveien In this case, Felix's brother admitted that Felix has nothing to do with the murder. It was he. Either way, if a deaf person was found guilty of a crime, one must serve the time like hearing people but the bottom line is: If you have the access to basic needs in the prison, why don't they do the same for deaf people? If you can walk and pick up the pay phone on your own during the recess, why can't Deaf people do that? They are not allowed to do so. I know it to be true because I was there.
I am currently getting my degree in american sign language.... With that being said..what makes people think that because you are deaf u deserve a pass or have any handicap for that matter...If you are functioning well enough to commit the crime u well enough to go to jail...
Hey Behearddc,
I have not heard from deaf prisoners for a while. Did I miss it anything?
why prion there no reason my god fair look me fair look me im here house free deaf really tehy wrong u dont know say people have bully have i know people lied sometime im check up have little 1 year learn back home family my kids it im really uspest very lots aone life really sad very people deaf leave alone please out wanna happy family good time please let go out plrase no reason plrase out im pray for felix gracia need out best friend from florida
Can you wear your hearing aids in prison?
Sadly many prisons ban use of hearing aids putting many deaf people's safety and lives in jeopardy. It is against the law to ban hearing aids but prisons keep violating the law.
@@BEHEARDDC wow, why though?
#americanlegalsystem
Hey deaf people, if you don't like it then DON'T do the crime!
if you watched the video, you would learn that alot of Deaf end up in prison not because they were bad, but because they didnt have interpreters during interrogation or court proceedings. and then once in prison, they dont have interpreters for classes they need in order to be considered for parole. Also, normal hearing people have a right to make phone call everyday, but Deaf have to apply for special TTY and therefore do not get equal treatment.
david jonsson I agree with you, that is why I said don't do the crime or they will get hell in Jail.
Hauptmann Not all of them did the crime, is the point.... but if you are poor or have the inability to communicate, you cannot defend yourself adequately sometimes. That's the "justice system" for ya!
Joey Haynes True. But still stay away from them if they knew anything what they are doing. For example, when you join in a friend's car, you smell beer or pot in a car, get out or you will get involve with law enforcement for nothing. See, that is my point. Don't be stupid get involved who does bad
Hauptmann Another thing you have to realize and I'm not speaking for ALL Deaf or hard of hearing people, but due to their lack of communication, some of their upbringing is not all that good. Basic things like do not steal, do crime, etc may not be all that common sense to them. They are not retarded or mentally disabled, no. They might also have pent up anger from being raised in an environment that is very restrictive for them. Other people who aren't Deaf or hard of hearing may also have had this upbringing. You can't blame them for that.