Job Opening with the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities The Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) is seeking qualified applicants to fill the vacant Community Outreach &Information Coordinator position, job #: 2016-27. The community outreach and information…
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DAC Interpreting — Business Cards
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DAC Interpreting — Business Cards Do you need an interpreter, but work to say no to interpret? Doctor refuses to provide an interpreter? The lawyer doesn’t want to pay for an interpreter? You have the right to equal access. Watch…
Disability in Action “Know Your Rights”
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The Resource Specialit Programs are funded by DARS/Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services(DHHS) Concerns: Nobody knows sign language in my town. Not the Police, Not the Sheriff, Not the Fire Department, Not Paramedics, Not Nurses. Who could communicate…
Appeals court rules in favor of deaf parents of cancer patient
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Appeals court rules in favor of deaf parents of cancer patient By Filipa Ioannou, Staff Writer September 3, 2015 A federal appellate court has ruled in favor of a hearing-impaired South Texas couple who sued a hospital for failure to…
Texas Effective Communications Tool Kit
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Texas Effective Communications Tool Kit In order to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and to support the whole community, including people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, all emergency management materials are to be developed…
VRS Providers Express Disappointment With FCC Order Lowering Compensation Rates
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Jim Manley, QGA Public [email protected] / 202-255-3736 VIDEO RELAY SERVICE (VRS) PROVIDERS EXPRESS DISAPPOINTMENT WITH FCC ORDER LOWERING COMPENSATION RATES; CALL FOR IMMEDIATE ISSUANCE OF NPRM ON JOINT PROVIDER PROPOSAL TO IMPROVE SERVICE, EXPAND OFFERINGS, AND UPHOLD…