The DC Bar Association recognized HEARD as a leader in the Deaf Access to Justice Movement in its October 2013 Issue. Check out the article, Groups Seek More Access for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Clients, here : https://goo.gl/DG1pDO
Please sign and share HEARD’s petition that calls for an end to horrifying abuse of deaf prisoners in the FL Department of Corrections! Last week, after five elderly prisoners reported abuse to the warden, two of the alleged abusers were put into lockup. These two men, also gang members have vowed to murder or seriously injure five … Continued
This is International Week of the Deaf! The theme is “Equality for Deaf People.” HEARD will present at three different locations to raise awareness about Deaf Access to Justice issues. Dates & locations are below: Tues., Sept. 24 @7-9pm — Community College of Baltimore County Deaf Awareness Week, ARTS Lounge (formerly known as Q) (We … Continued
On September 12, 2013, HEARD hosted a historic panel of Deaf returned citizens. Each panelist gave powerful testimony to the failure of our justice system to provide Deaf Access to Justice. Photos of this amazing panel can be viewed here. Great turnout, great discussion, great forward momentum in the struggle for Deaf Access to Justice. … Continued
It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of a great man. Dr. McCay Vernon is remembered as an amazing thinker, author, mentor, leader, advocate, colleague; and as a kind and gentle spirit. Notwithstanding six decades of separation, our relationship was valuable beyond words, signs and measure. Having his support … Continued
In this Edition of HEARD’s Quarterly Newsletter: HEARD’s Deaf Prisoner Phone Justice Campaign Success!!! HEARD Board Members Educate and Empower Commissioners at the Federal Communication Commissions, Employees at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Lawyers, Students, and the Community! HEARD’s interns LEAD ON! Peter Kesaris testifies at the DC Council & Max Shea spearheads summer community … Continued
Attorneys at Dechert LLP’s Washington,DC office agreed to serve as pro bono counsel for HEARD. We are humbled and grateful to have this amazing law firm assist with HEARD’s nonprofit governance matters.
On August 15, 2013, HEARD Board Member Shay Taylor presented to a packed room at the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Diversity & Inclusion Awareness Day. HEARD’s Presentation on “Diversity in Visual Language & Culture” was amazing and was so well received that HEARD will likely be visiting to present again soon! Photos from this amazing … Continued
On August 12, 213, HEARD submitted a comment opposing the Florida Department of Corrections’ (“FDOC”) proposed Rule 33-602.208, that, if adopted, would ban prisoners and their advocates from maintaining an “internet presence on any website.” HEARD stated, in part: “Not only is this proposed rule unconstitutionally broad, it also sets a very dangerous precedent that encourages … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Talila A. Lewis w (202) 455-9278 w TL@behearddc.org August 9, 2013, Washington, D.C. – Eight months ago, Helping Educate to Advance the Rights of the Deaf (HEARD) launched its Deaf Prisoner Phone Justice Campaign. Through this Campaign, HEARD lobbied the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to bring an end to exorbitant prisoner telephone rates that disproportionately … Continued