This is a brief summary of HEARD’s efforts to force the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Department of Justice (DOJ), & prison phone corporations to ensure that all disabled incarcerated people have access to telecommunication, such as Videophones (VP), Captioned Telephones (CapTel), Teletypewriters (TTY) and more. November 2012 HEARD volunteers attend Prison Phone Justice rallies & … Continued
ABOLITION DISABILITY JUSTICE
Films The two films we have selected for you share different perspectives on the experiences of deaf/disabled people directly impacted by carceral systems in the united states. “Deaf in Prison” offers firsthand accounts from currently incarcerated people, family members, and HEARD’s founder, Talila A. Lewis, many of which are still relevant to this day. “Breaking … Continued
These comments were submitted to the Federal Communications Commission and are filed under the following dockets: Filed May 8, 2023 Filed March 25, 2013
This resource, created by HEARD advocates, serves as a guide for community organizers/educators on how to build virtual learning communities that are grounded in the principles of disability justice and language justice because the revolution must be accessible!
ASL information explains the common causes of wrongful convictions on deaf disabled people.
Utilizing harm reduction to treat and prevent wounds which are common among people who use and inject drugs.
Harm reduction training for the LGBTQ+ community being presented in ASL with English captions.