Unpassable: why a private company controls national sign language interpreter licenses February 26, 2016 Meghan Lopez Sign language interpreters across the country are having a hard time getting the certifications they need to work legally. A few states like Texas…
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Job Opening with the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities
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 accessibility and disability rights coordinator position, job #: 2016-29. Location: Austin, Texas Summary…
Job Opening with the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities
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…
DAC Interpreting — Business Cards
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”
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
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…