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Date:         Thu, 7 Jan 1993 00:03:02 +0200
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From:         Omer Zak <[e-mail]>
Subject:      Deaf businessmen/self-employed
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Hi everyone,
I talked with some people about deaf persons who are self-employed.  It
seems that at least in Israel, an essential ingredient for success has
been a normally-hearing partner in the business.

The talk was in context of starting some sort of counselling/self-help
group/grapevines kind of service for deaf businessmen (perhaps similar to
the self-help groups of businesswomen, started by feminist activists
who seek to liberate women from economic dependence upon men).

What I'm asking you is:
1. What is the situation in your country concerning deaf businesspersons
   and what special needs do they have to succeed in their endeavors?
2. Are there any services provided by Associations of the Deaf and/or
   Hard-of-hearing in your area, which are geared toward those who are
   in business for themselves (such as tax counselling, legal counselling,
   help in locating contacts etc.)?  If yes, can you describe what
   services are available?
3. What, in your opinion, is required for a deaf businessperson to succeed
   (over and above any qualities which are required by normally-hearing
   persons)?  How feasible is it to succeed alone nowadays, in the era
   of TDDs and FAX machines?
                                                 --- Omer