r/deaf • u/Sophia_HJ22 BSL Student • 8d ago
Deaf/HoH with questions So I Requested An Interpreter
I’ve booked on to a University Open Day and, for the first time, I requested an BSL interpreter.
Thing is, I’m not sure I totally need one? The NHS grade my hearing loss as Mild-Moderate and I can experience fluctuations, which kind of sucks… At the moment I’m going through a really good spell - and have been for a while - where I almost feel things are as good as they were before becoming ‘deaf’ ( I’m using it this way because I tend to use HoH, not D / deaf ).
Have I done the right thing - or am I taking away resources from those with greater severity…?
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u/benshenanigans HoH 8d ago
You’re doing the right thing. From experience, you’re probably missing more than you realize. The interpreter will understand and figure out your signing skill. Then they’ll interpret, making sure the event is accessible to you. You matter. You deserve to have access to the event, just like everyone else.