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Policías que utilicen el lengua de signos no nos salvará, el poder comunitario sí
Declaración de la comunidad sobre las iniciativas de ASL del Departamento de Policía y las capacitaciones sobre “sensibilidad” para sordes #StopASLCopaganda
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Signing Cops Will Not Save Us, Community Power Will #StopASLCopaganda
Signing Cops Will Not Save Us, Community Power Will #StopASLCopagandaCommunity Statement on Police Department ASL Initiatives and Deaf “Sensitivity” Trainings Summary This statement discusses nationwide investments in policing, including police training. Police training has not proven to be effective in reducing violence, particularly against deaf/disabled communities. Efforts to teach ASL and deaf cultural norms to police officers claim to … Continued
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HEARD’s #DeafPrisonPhoneJustice Timeline
HEARD’s #DeafPrisonPhoneJustice Timeline 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 … Continued
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ABOLITION DISABILITY JUSTICE
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Film Discussion Questions
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
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FCC Comments Directly From Deaf/ Disabled Incarcerated People
These comments were submitted to the Federal Communications Commission and are filed under the following dockets: Filed May 8, 2023 Filed March 25, 2013
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ASL: Wound Care & Prevention Harm Reduction (English CC)
Utilizing harm reduction to treat and prevent wounds which are common among people who use and inject drugs.
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ASL: Harm Reduction for the LGBTQ+ Community (English CC)
Harm reduction training for the LGBTQ+ community being presented in ASL with English captions.
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ASL: How to Respond to an Opioid Overdose (English CC)
How to respond to an opioid overdose using the various types of Naloxone. Presented in ASL with English captions.
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ASL: Harm Reduction Introduction (English CC)
Did you know that Harm Reduction is also a movement founded on respecting the rights and needs of people who use drugs? Harm Reduction accepts drug use as a part of life and offers support, safe and healthy practices.