‘Prison Within a Prison’: New Mandate Offers Lifeline for Deaf People in Custody

A new rule from the Federal Communications Commission requiring full access for incarcerated people with communication disabilities will go into effect in January 2024. This rule is a product of 10+ years of advocacy from HEARD alongside deaf/disabled incarcerated people and community members.

https://www.themarshallproject.org/2023/03/21/deaf-prison-fcc-video-calls