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NAD Recognizes Pennsylvania for COVID-19 Accessibility Briefings

A recent national study of states' efforts to deliver critically important public health information to deaf and hard-of-hearing individual throughout 2020 ranked Pennsylvania 10th for its effective use of ASL interpreters.

Sign Language Tool May Improve Medical Communication
Modified Headphones Translate ASL Via Doppler
Technology Can Improve Health Info Access for Deaf
Oakland University to Offer New Minor in Deaf Studies
White House to Provide ASL Interpreter for Presidential Address, ‘ABC’ Reports
White House Uses ASL Interpreter During COVID-19 Briefing for ‘First Time,’ WJLA Reports

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National Fair Housing Lawsuit Alleges Assisted Living Facilities Violated Rights of Deaf Residents

Fair housing laws provide distinct protections for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. These consumers have the right to interpreters or other aids to ensure they can effectively communicate with housing providers.