BLUE
Profile banner
JB
Jenna Beacom
@jfbeacom.bsky.social
Sensitivity/ authenticity reader, writer in various ways, v deaf
137 followers274 following85 posts
JBjfbeacom.bsky.social

Not all boomers but damned if it isn’t predictable that if it’s a boomer, getting appropriate accommodations will be like pulling teeth.

Screenshot of an iMessage convo: “Jenna-it’s extremely difficult for me to estimate my legal fees until I know exactly what services I will perform. I try to keep my legal fees reasonable and encourage you to read all my Google Reviews. And I do not charge a legal fee for my initial consultation again until I know what I will be doing. Also due to the complexity of estate planning I think it would be best to have an ASL interpreter present & I hope you can find an interpreter who would volunteer their services “

I say, “Oh, that’s too bad. That’s your legal responsibility and it’s disappointing that you don’t know that. I thank you very much for your time, though!”

He says: “Do you want me to send you the POA or will you seek out another attorney. Please let me know. Thank you”

I say, “If you won’t be providing an ASL interpreter as legally mandated under the ADA, I will be seeking another attorney, yes.”

Then I add: “Honestly, I am disappointed enough that it’s not something you a
0

Profile banner
JB
Jenna Beacom
@jfbeacom.bsky.social
Sensitivity/ authenticity reader, writer in various ways, v deaf
137 followers274 following85 posts