DOJ Reaches Agreement with The South Dakota Department of Corrections to Ensure Equal Access for Inmates with Disabilities The Justice Department reached a settlement agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with the South Dakota Department of Corrections (SDDC)…
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Interacting with Police: Drivers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Interaction Between Police and Drivers Who are Deaf Texas PSA on Drivers Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing A new 30 second PSA was recently launched in Texas alerting the +7% Texas citizens who are deaf or hard of…
How to Interact with Police 4/12/18 – DFW
HOW TO INTERACT WITH POLICE Some of us have experience with police encounters. For a deaf or hard of hearing person, these encounters can be stressful. That is why we will be hosting a workshop to ensure better communication, support,…
An Attack on OUR ADA!
An Attack on OUR ADA! February 12, 2018 Last week we sent out a call for help to contact Representatives to vote NO on H.R. 620. Today – we still need your help. The House of Representatives is expected to…
GCPD Announces Accessibility and Disability Policy Webinars
GCPD Announces Accessibility and Disability Policy Webinars The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) announces a new free training series on accessibility and disability policy best-practices through ZOOM, a leader in accessible webinar platforms. The GCPD will work with…
Service Animal Guidance for Texans
Service Animal Guidance for Texans This year the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) has had a higher than usual number of questions regarding service animals. Some of the most common questions asked include: Can only dogs be service animals? Are…