Follow-up interviews with deaf families who won settlement against Washington CPS

[@Goldwing1500rider]

I work for DOJ… in Colorado we have 24/7 interpreter services, thus in many cities, regardless government MUST pay for services and there is ALWAYS interpreter 24/7…. VRI is not personally recommended because there’s no witness nearby. (No kidding here) we all deaf and hard of hearing have the priorities to choose “any type on sight or vri to your case” in this hearing world, hearing government tends take the laws in their own hands even in small towns like city of Arvada. Many will label you unstable, threats or red flag. Government knows we deaf and hard of hearing have limited sources….. taken advantage of you. I’m one of the victims. Get a lawyer, let them speak on your behalf. Never ever talk directly.

[@zevenbailey8499]

Its made me extremely furious what CPS done to Deaf family. Thanks for shared news to Deaf community. Truly appreciated it. So I can prepare myself in the future. Again thanks for doing your jobs. Kissfist dude

[@MarleneHen]

We were foster parents for several years. We experienced many delays in court because the Spanish interpreter did not show up for my kids' bio mom. The wheels of CPS turn slowly. I am afraid of leaving any of my kids in the vehicle for any length of time at any location for this very reason. Not because I'm concerned about the kids. I trust my judgment. But people will often call CPS if they see kids in a vehicle without an adult. Be careful.

[@glorioussierra]

VRI is not a good solution. In hospitals, doctors’s offices, the doctors, nurses admit their frustration with VRI’s slow connections. Internet ranges get so vary, mostly slow that they cut through the appointments. Too sad.

[@MarleneHen]

I ended up in tears at my daughter's specialist appointment when they used VRI. I had requested an interpreter in advance, and that's what I got. It was better than nothing. The interpreters were all very good, but I had to go through 3 or 4 of them for the appointment. The X-Ray technician refused to use VRI. I had to remind the nurse not to start without the interpreter. She listened. I had to do the same thing again with the doctor. He didn't listen. I believe he only made small talk with my 10 year old daughter, but I don't know for certain. And sometimes we had to wait for an interpreter to be available. It should be used as a last resort only. It was a nightmare. If VRI is necessary, I strongly believe that it should not be timed out for short waits.

[@mixycruz3285]

Yes, sad true story lots deaf people frustrated they delay because of an interpreter. Also, they pass to take the class then too soon back together with family but, seem they give them longer years some people lucky 6 months or 1 year. Some deaf mom longer years. Where is a state in California in Riverside, Los Angeles, commerce, and anywhere city? It's worse cps took kids their parents deaf. Their different situation why a reason cps. Deaf CAN DO IT! You all right and be Brave speak out DONT BE Afraid!!! PLEASE BE SAFE AND BE CAREFUL. God Bless you deaf community. 💔

[@elizabethparsons3001]

I feel that the situation with Kimber and Brent should have been settled for way more than 300K. That is not even close to a fair amount for losing your kids for over a year for no good reason. There is no dollar amount to make it right but to me that should have been a million or more.

[@MarleneHen]

I'm not at all an expert, but that does seem too low to me. ☹️

[@RobbieSchroederComedy]

What a nightmare. It’s good to know the ADA rights. I agree that there should be interpreter services readily available on a national level.

[@katherineidanajar3804]

Wow very sad. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe warm and healthy. Be kind to another

[@timothythomas4812]

i remember the lasy who work in dept of health told us we cant have children we got so upset and somehow the nurse wanted come visit asked us how can we hear baby cry etc, so i stood up and went to baby which my older son, had ready , and i cry in the baby sound device and nurse told ex wife what was that flashing and i keep crying sounds and nurse and ex wife show nurse the baby room and she notice my bedroom flashing bathroom flashing kitchen everything is flashing so i saw ex wife i said millllk! SO nurse GULPED and said you both are find and walked out so my dad just show up and yell at stupid nurse told her dont ever come back again! nurse told my dad you right case closed, what a idiot nurse told us we cant have so bnow my older son is the Army, so all is good im grandpa, HA HA HA so i have three son and two have kids two grandkids so wonderful! I prayed that next future they need STOP Think negative about Deaf parent can do it!

[@margaretadamski1876]

Yes Try to lawsuit and file complaint to CPS .. www.doj.gov

[@rebasifuentes9031]

Interest! I never had problems with cps/ sw visit in my past time with my son, i pass won court against my sons father through cps… in 9yrs ago…well I’m apologies things have happens to u

[@artherr2843]

Am little puzzled about 2 deaf couple’s problem with CPS … are there any deaf service or deaf org. in their town or state that can offer advice or support with their rights?

[@Goldwing1500rider]

There is services, just have to seek, google and ask lawyers for guidance. No government going tell you how.

[@artherr2843]

@@Goldwing1500rider then why not couple being assertive to find out to get help from deaf service or deaf org. In their location instead of being passive…

[@BShampSr]

I been through that experience but I need help get lawsuits against CPS I live in Hannibal Missouri

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Lawyer… ask some sources for lead.

[@margaretadamski1876]

Try to talk to deaf service at mcdhh.mo.gov and Go to Disability Missouri your right. First deaf service to help you to find a right person for lawyer. www.lawyers.com/family-law/all-cities/missouri/law-firms/ I crossfinger for your need.

[@BShampSr]

@@margaretadamski1876 thanks I’ll try

[@margaretadamski1876]

@@Goldwing1500rider Try to use Google.com to find Family Law in your hometown or State.

[@dpa-deafparanormaladventur8987]

Brent Babb smh 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@alexisbiles1295]

Hey

[@williambrown7908]

Ada and cps and hud and section 8 even dhs and social security office did violations alot rules and Ada rights cuz they all expect cps violation my right and America of justice or civil lawyer won't do anything about it in my home state even V.A. (veteran affairs) since my real father is miltary

[@calebgerhard7313]

Imagine being deaf