tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post6310586221412064137..comments2023-08-23T00:51:06.852-07:00Comments on A Deaf Mom Shares Her World: Steak and Shake--Looks Like This Touched A NerveKaren Putzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09098620301550608119noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-47072091211140370792008-05-14T10:15:00.000-07:002008-05-14T10:15:00.000-07:00Thanks to everyone here for all the support. I lo...Thanks to everyone here for all the support. I look forward to positive changes as a result!Karen Putzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098620301550608119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-14960544057207611122008-04-17T08:02:00.000-07:002008-04-17T08:02:00.000-07:00Karen,Thanks for your recent comment on my site. ...Karen,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your recent comment on my site. I was glad to support you. In fact, I think of you every time I approach a drive thru service! I have two pictures from different drive thru's that are hearing impaired friendly and will post them when I have a free moment! My bank recently installed a video screen and I can see myself or the teller and understand everything! Also, Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02985952566947294158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-47403699985715830912008-03-06T08:36:00.000-08:002008-03-06T08:36:00.000-08:00Good Morning,I know this is a little bit different...Good Morning,<BR/>I know this is a little bit different from your post but it does relate in the way of corporations never try to assist the deaf, they would go any length into assisting other disabled patrons but not the deaf. Why not? Probably it's complicated or it probably costs too much money. I went to an event in Chicago (I'm a chicago resident) called Lollapalooza and they've refused The Firm Believerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03714285323389185408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-56719352544198330892008-01-30T08:01:00.000-08:002008-01-30T08:01:00.000-08:00Add me to the list of bloggers that have commented...Add me to the list of bloggers that have commented at Bad Cripple. Ugh, when if ever will people with disabilities ever be respected? This incident and many others like it are the norm.william Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223601480542461802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-1472744837017630922008-01-28T09:29:00.000-08:002008-01-28T09:29:00.000-08:00I'm glad your getting so much support. The news s...I'm glad your getting so much support. The news segments are both very impressive. Way to goDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13052041693335208776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-81808131420930066722008-01-27T05:36:00.000-08:002008-01-27T05:36:00.000-08:00Karen:I'm with you all the way! Hang in there - t...Karen:<BR/><BR/>I'm with you all the way! Hang in there - the best is yet to come. :)<BR/><BR/>You know how I always like to say that life is mysterious? Well, I think this unfortunate incident was supposed to happen and because of that, doors of opportunity will open up in ways you never before imagined would happen. Stay tuned and listen to your intuition. You are being guided.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-11243038415418773992008-01-26T20:36:00.000-08:002008-01-26T20:36:00.000-08:00I mentioned your story on both of my blogs a coupl...I mentioned your story on both of my blogs a couple of days ago...and have had several interesting comments. (((HUGS)))Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649007194044098187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-59687746209728263562008-01-26T00:26:00.000-08:002008-01-26T00:26:00.000-08:00Hi Karen!My name is Megan and I'm an interior desi...Hi Karen!<BR/>My name is Megan and I'm an interior design student in Savannah GA but from Chicago. I heard of your story and I can't believe the situation. <BR/><BR/>Also it's driving home a very important point from an interior design perspective-- at the moment we are learning all about designing universally; following standards of ADA--Just goes to show how if places were better designed they Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685516209300273511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-74030654432022767972008-01-25T14:08:00.000-08:002008-01-25T14:08:00.000-08:00awesome, go get em!awesome, go get em!Disaboom.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807811826689168856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-16045691809607606572008-01-25T10:36:00.000-08:002008-01-25T10:36:00.000-08:00I mentioned this on your blog, too, but I posted a...I mentioned this on your blog, too, but I posted a link elsewhere and another member of that forum said she saw this on TV last night! Were you on TV???Veralidainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13088847533106124184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-46534957698792426762008-01-24T20:12:00.000-08:002008-01-24T20:12:00.000-08:00Karen, way to go. As the mom to a deaf CI wearing ...Karen, way to go. <BR/>As the mom to a deaf CI wearing toddler, I am all to familiar with people who just don't get it.. like the lady in the kids room at the YMCA who insisted that Terran remove his ears while in the center" so they don't distract the other kids"..... <BR/>My family supports your actions with the evil shake horder. lolAnnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811130559784593775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-84414446563917923402008-01-24T20:11:00.000-08:002008-01-24T20:11:00.000-08:00Karen, way to go. As the mom to a deaf CI wearing ...Karen, way to go. <BR/>As the mom to a deaf CI wearing toddler, I am all to familiar with people who just don't get it.. like the lady in the kids room at the YMCA who insisted that Terran remove his ears while in the center" so they don't distract the other kids"..... <BR/>My family supports your actions with the evil shake horder. lolAnnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811130559784593775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-84160479341810278452008-01-24T19:26:00.000-08:002008-01-24T19:26:00.000-08:00Oh, I have added a few more posts in my blog about...Oh, I have added a few more posts in my blog about your situation and I even ask my readers to join me in boycotting with this title: "Boycott Message for A Deaf Mom Shares Her World" I even provide a Steak and Shake's "feedback" link to send a message. <BR/><BR/>JimAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12636656959074070720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-91982441383252590872008-01-24T16:47:00.000-08:002008-01-24T16:47:00.000-08:00I'm so glad everyone is rallying around you - that...I'm so glad everyone is rallying around you - that was entirely unacceptable! I wonder if we can see the clip from the news online somewhere... Please post them if you find them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-15711270297763030422008-01-24T16:35:00.000-08:002008-01-24T16:35:00.000-08:00Karen:Just saw you on Channel 7. Way to go! You ar...Karen:<BR/><BR/>Just saw you on Channel 7. Way to go! You are my heroine!<BR/><BR/>At first I had thought the mope who dissed you was just another clueless fast-food worker, but the MANAGER of the place? This does not speak well for Steak 'n Shake's corporate operation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-12671155025730284922008-01-24T16:31:00.000-08:002008-01-24T16:31:00.000-08:00WOW Karen! I just watched the news few minutes ag...WOW Karen! I just watched the news few minutes ago!! Hands waving in the air (clapping). You go girl!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-65817031412079819232008-01-24T15:48:00.000-08:002008-01-24T15:48:00.000-08:00That's great this unfortunate incident is receivin...That's great this unfortunate incident is receiving a lot of coverage!mishkazenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07714824721166601510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-3398557975621915292008-01-24T15:37:00.000-08:002008-01-24T15:37:00.000-08:00If you don't take a lawyer, at the very least, bri...If you don't take a lawyer, at the very least, bring a recording device. I'm not sure that a verbal apology is enough, are you? It would be nice to insist that Steak and Shake commit to ADA training from the corporate level... in writing. And signage that says, "If you have a hearing loss, please pull up to the window so we can serve you better." :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-70130185204059395432008-01-24T14:41:00.001-08:002008-01-24T14:41:00.001-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Karen Putzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098620301550608119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-27061902769456306142008-01-24T14:41:00.000-08:002008-01-24T14:41:00.000-08:00Anonymous--ABC and FOX news in Chicago are coverin...Anonymous--<BR/><BR/>ABC and FOX news in Chicago are covering this.Karen Putzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098620301550608119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-72094112536265734472008-01-24T14:37:00.000-08:002008-01-24T14:37:00.000-08:00Have you ever considered contacting the media abou...Have you ever considered contacting the media about this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-55943250252896698262008-01-24T14:31:00.000-08:002008-01-24T14:31:00.000-08:00I know, it's the ADA Warrior in me that is accepti...I know, it's the ADA Warrior in me that is accepting this meeting. If I can make an impact on a corporation on a national level, then I'm all for it. <BR/><BR/>Remember, my kiddo saw the whole thing and now he gets to see his Mom in action-- a powerful life lesson.Karen Putzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098620301550608119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-9160758088585300562008-01-24T14:29:00.000-08:002008-01-24T14:29:00.000-08:00Craig,Thanks for the support!Craig,<BR/>Thanks for the support!Karen Putzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098620301550608119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-41287123264324479092008-01-24T14:16:00.000-08:002008-01-24T14:16:00.000-08:00So let me get this straight. The store manager com...So let me get this straight. The store manager completely breaks the law, inexcusably disses you, and now you're supposed to take valuable time out of your day to go meet with them and sort out this issue? <BR/><BR/>Seriously, I wouldn't go without a lawyer. Not that you have to sue them, but to make sure your a$$ is covered in this meeting. SERIOUSLY. (IF you decide to go at all!!)Wendy Piersallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07189695368386836994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30969977.post-3521862707650771272008-01-24T14:12:00.000-08:002008-01-24T14:12:00.000-08:00Oh, it's cool. I'm glad to hear it.Oh, it's cool. I'm glad to hear it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com