Most Deaf friendly computer store I have ever been to, with outstanding understanding of Deaf consumers and their needs. Several hearing employees know sign although not ASL however, a Deaf computer technician very knowledgeable on Apple products and fluent in ASL also works at this store.- and is available to help Deaf customers with their purchases and tutoring them on the use of Apple products. To make sure Joshua is on duty when you visit, call ahead to inquire on his working hours. Yes, the employees are extremely friendly and patient with video relay calls. My wife, several friends, and I have always been very satisfied with the services this store provides.
UPDATE
Joshua Jones is no longer with this Apple Store, and this computer store is no longer the most Deaf friendly I have visited. The honor now goes to the Tigard, Oregon Apple Store, which has 5 employees/associates who communicate well in ASL and are very friendly and patient with Deaf consumers. I know for sure that one sign fluent employee is Deaf, and two are hearing, and I have yet to meet the other two. I am from Seattle and have relatives in the Portland area. We spent approximately $1,600 on computer hardware and saved $150 compared to what we'd pay in Seattle - because Oregon does not have sales tax. Moreover, the Tigard store installed optional hardware in our desktop free of charge. The University Village store still is a great store but they need to hire a Deaf associate to serve Deaf and HOH consumers!
- Makes Eye Contact
- Positive Attitude
- Accepts Relay Calls