26-08-2014, 05:25 PM
Steve,
"The deaf player could make use of an assistant as well had you considered that? They tend to have their own sign language assistant."
Is it the responsibility of the tournament to provide one? Of course they would need to speak German, because the blind player would have to follow the FIDE rules and announce their moves in German.
These rules/guidelines have been written for a reason and I don't think it so the organisers can have a German/sign language translator present just in case a deaf player plays a blind player. The rules cannot cover every eventuality so maybe it is better that they don't try. How about this
1. Organisers and players are reminded of the need to abide by all anti-discrimination legislation. It is the organisers responsibility to make all reasonable steps to enable the participation of all disabled participants.
2. See guideline 1.
"The deaf player could make use of an assistant as well had you considered that? They tend to have their own sign language assistant."
Is it the responsibility of the tournament to provide one? Of course they would need to speak German, because the blind player would have to follow the FIDE rules and announce their moves in German.
These rules/guidelines have been written for a reason and I don't think it so the organisers can have a German/sign language translator present just in case a deaf player plays a blind player. The rules cannot cover every eventuality so maybe it is better that they don't try. How about this
1. Organisers and players are reminded of the need to abide by all anti-discrimination legislation. It is the organisers responsibility to make all reasonable steps to enable the participation of all disabled participants.
2. See guideline 1.