The Gallaudet FSSA News blog has posted a request for interpreters to come to the campus. I want to go so bad. I want to be there, be part of it, see what’s happening with my own eyes. I have my RID member card that shows I’m a certified interpreter. I could help. But I’m going on vacation…and there’s stuff I have to get done. I can’t go into the city after work and stay there into the night…I have to be up at 6:00am tomorrow.

I’ve always said my hands make a difference - my hands facilitate communication. Right now, I feel so powerless. Whether what’s happening at Gallaudet is right or wrong, whatever my opinion is or should be…the right to interpreters is a fundamental right, and it’s essential right now. I’m neutral…I don’t know how I feel about the protest, so I’m not biased. But I can’t do anything, because I have previous obligations.

Good luck, Gallaudet. I can’t wait till I get back a week from now and see what’s happened.