Deaf Man vs. Drive Thru: I Felt Human - Summary

Summary

The video features Ryan, a deaf individual, and his partner Ellen, testing the accessibility of a drive-thru at a coffee shop. Ryan communicates his order through a note on his phone and lip reading. The barista accommodates him by taking off his mask, gesturing, and talking clearly. Ryan praises the barista's excellent communication skills, citing his willingness to accommodate his needs and maintain eye contact. The video showcases a positive experience, contrasting with their previous drive-thru experience, and encourages business owners to follow this example.

Facts

Here are the key facts extracted from the text:

1. The video features a couple, Ryan and Ellen, who are regular customers at a drive-through.
2. Ryan is deaf and uses American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate.
3. Ellen is not participating in the drive-through interaction to allow Ryan to communicate independently.
4. Ryan has high expectations for the drive-through experience due to positive comments from viewers about the establishment's customer service.
5. The couple has a dog named Java who is also present during the drive-through.
6. Ryan uses a note on his phone to communicate his order to the barista.
7. The barista takes off his mask to facilitate lip-reading and uses gestures to communicate with Ryan.
8. The drive-through experience is smooth and efficient, with the barista providing excellent customer service.
9. Ryan praises the barista for maintaining eye contact and using a combination of talking and gesturing to communicate.
10. The couple's previous drive-through experience was not positive, but this experience was much better.
11. The video is sponsored by Skillshare, an online learning community with over 1,000 classes available.
12. Skillshare offers a beginner's ASL class that teaches the basics of ASL, including the ABCs, common phrases, and common words.
13. The couple is promoting Skillshare and encouraging viewers to sign up for a free trial of premium membership.
14. The video ends with a call to action, asking viewers to suggest where the couple should go next for a drive-through experience.