Comments for Ben Fletcher

Comment on If a guide in the form of a dog can travel for free, so should the guide in the form of a human being by MM

MM — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:31:20 +0000

I’m not 100% with that approach we should just scrap the DLA (Lower rate), which is no use to man nor beast, and deaf are spending on beer, and demand an communication allowance, that at least matches a minimum 2 hours a week to cover an interpreter or carer with you. In Wales if you assist a disabled person on public transport then they do travel free anyway. What I found was that direct payments would only be given IF you are wanting to meet with the ‘system’ there was no support for ‘socials’ which a trip to London would come under. I doubt any government is going to stump up money for deaf to socialise, and have day trips. An communication allowance is better, but obviously MUST be adequate enough to cover all expenses, the DAL LR, is no use at all, perhaps Vouchers ? then interpreters can claim expenses through the DWP, albeit I suss the DWP will make them work for it ! Our new coalition governments says no for at least the next 5 years to anything,and are about to curtail DLA as well.

Comment on If a guide in the form of a dog can travel for free, so should the guide in the form of a human being by inwils

inwils — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:12:49 +0000

I totally agree with this.

It seems ridiculuous that the guide does not travel for free! I know that some theatres give a half price or free ticket for the interpreter if there are not providing a BSL signed performance.

I am off to sign the petition!

Comment on London Barcamp 7 by Barcamp. London. Seven. « The lost outpost

Barcamp. London. Seven. « The lost outpost — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:28:05 +0000

[...] and Ben also have some nice write-ups, and the Flickr group of photos is filling out nicely. Thanks to [...]

Comment on The Big Wow Factor: Tactile Computer by JGJones

JGJones — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:24:01 +0000

Although your last sentence just made me think of the porn industry – they’re usually quick to use latest technology!

Comment on A New Film by Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:09:07 +0000

LOL – really made my day – this seeing I am in the interpreting services business – gave out a loud laugh that attracted attention so you should put out a warning – Unsuitable for open work areas – LOL!!!

Any more vids?

Jeff

Comment on London Barcamp 7 by JGJones

JGJones — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:17:33 +0000

Ben – DeafCamp as you put it – will it succeed…well…I’m not so sure about that because as you mention it…”Caveat: Barcamps that are run for non-technical people I suspect won’t do just as well. The fact that Barcamp London 7 was full of savvy, very smart technical campers, as this post I hope has illustrated, helped.”

So if there’s a DeafCamp – you’ll need plenty of smart technical people that’s able to follow a wiki, twitter and all that to make a BarCamp a success – but if it’s going to be done – then believe me I’ll love to be a part of it and would help out too.

I’m yet to attend a BarCamp myself though so I might as well be very wrong there – I remember hearing about it from Alison when she went with Jen, and how awesome it was for them and now from you – am jealous

Comment on London Barcamp 7 by MM

MM — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:59:13 +0000

Is there an interpreter in the house lol…………… no wonder deaf can’t be ars*d Ben…..

Comment on London Barcamp 7 by Piers Kittel

Piers Kittel — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:56:27 +0000

Impressive! Wish I was there!

Comment on London Barcamp 7 by BarCamp London 7 #bcl7 | Semblance

BarCamp London 7 #bcl7 | Semblance — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:38:28 +0000

[...] 7 was my first unconference and my excitement beforehand turns out to be not for nothing. Also read Ben Fletcher’s more in depth experience about this [...]

Comment on London Barcamp 7 by Alison

Alison — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:36:11 +0000

Glad you had a great time, and I can prehaps relate to what you’re blogging about. I came away from the Leeds Barcamp feeling so inspired. But your elaboration of unconference, I found interesting.

Your comments re no terps on Saturday, is interesting and perhaps geeks are so much more creative how they participate that inclusion naturally happens? I guess its an example of social software in action, on another level.

Thanks for allowing me to participate remotely via Etherpad (that purple graffiti I’m afraid is me). There needs to be a strong creative focus, with who you invite for the first Deaf Barcamp, that way it builds a solid foundation for the future.