08/21/2020
"A lot of people are probably wondering if your DeafBlind how are you communicating? So to access information around me I use one of my strongest senses. My sense of touch."
'We Find Ways to Come Up With Solutions.' Haben Girma on How Disability Drives Innovation
In ordinary times, people with disabilities are regularly confronted with ableism, or in the words of Disability Rights Lawyer Haben Girma, "the widespread assumption that...
07/26/2020
Today we commemorate 30 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act! On July 26, 1990 the ADA was signed into law. Follow and on social media and check out our blog to learn more:
https://www.signlanguagenyc.com/celebrating-30-years-of-the-ada/
07/23/2020
List of virtual events to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! (via New York City Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities)
ADA 30 Events
Welcome to our list of events to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. MOPD is working with community partners to organize virtual events throughout the month of July. We will be regularly updating this list so please check back here as we add more to it.
07/15/2020
"Since 1990, groups and individuals within the Disability Community have worked, advocated, litigated, protested, and lobbied to make incredible advancements toward equal access with the support of the ADA. " Celebrating 30 years this month!
Celebrating 30 Years of the ADA! - LC Interpreting Services - Professional Sign Language Interpreting Services
On July 26, 1990 the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. This landmark legislation was designed to recognize and protect the rights of disabled citizens to have the same access and opportunity in this country as anyone else. This includes opportunities in education and employment, a...
05/26/2020
It's critical that hospitals are on the forefront of ADA accessibility at this time! This should not be happening "If she ends up in the hospital with covid-19, she’s out of luck: Everyone will be masked, and she won’t have her husband at her side to interpret."
As wearing masks becomes the norm, lip readers are left out of the conversation
For the hard-of-hearing, a special struggle in this time of face coverings.
05/14/2020
Deaf Sea Turtle Biologist, Jennifer Reilly shares her fascinating professional experience working for the Loggerhead Marinelife Center! 🐢 (via DeafNation)
DEAFNATION LIVE with Jennifer Reilly, Deaf Sea Turtle Biologist,
DeafNation LIVE: Deaf Sea Turtle Biologist, Jennifer Reilly shares her fascinating professional experience working for the Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Live...
04/17/2020
LCIS owner Lydia Callis will chatting business and interpreting with Greyson Van Pelt on his Instagram Live TONIGHT at 7:00pm ~ https://www.instagram.com/greysondale/
Come hang out! 🤟
04/08/2020
LC Interpreting Services is now accepting applications for Interpreter Coordinator. Please check the link for more information and follow the instructions to apply! 🤟 https://rid.org/listings/show-listings/25268/interpreter-coordinator-at-lc-interpreting-services/for-profit-organizations/