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
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.
How to respond to an opioid overdose using the various types of Naloxone. Presented in ASL with English captions.
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.
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.
JLM is a practical legal resource written to provide incarcerated people with information about their rights while in prison.