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cross-disability abolitionist org; collaborative-transformative solutions for:
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#DisabilitySolidarity
#DeafInPrison
#DecriminalizeDisability

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Join us for Lunch Time Learning: Prison and Mental Health for Deaf/Disabled Communities on November 17th at 12:30pm ET.

HEARD and My Deaf Therapy are collaborating on an event you won't want to miss!

Link to register: bit.ly/heard-reentry25
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November 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Guess what? It is not too late to apply for HEARD's Board of Directors!

If you are interested in applying to join our Board, please submit your application by June 30, 2025, at 11:59pm ET.
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June 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Just Released: “Signing Cops Will Not Save Us, Community Power Will: Community Statement on Police Department ASL Initiatives and Deaf 'Sensitivity' Trainings”.

ASL: bit.ly/stop-ASL-copaganda
English: bit.ly/stop-asl-copaganda-eng
Spanish: bit.ly/basta-asl-copaganda

#StopASLCopaganda
ID: Black background with the text in white, “Signing Cops Will Not Save Us, Community Power Will.” There is a purple divider in the center. Underneath is the text in thin white font, “Community Statement on Police Department ASL Initiatives and Deaf “Sensitivity” Trainings”. HEARD logo in white is on the centered at the bottom.
May 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Guess what? We are hiring!

We are looking for a Prison Correspondence Assistant, starting Summer 2025. Check the linktree in our bio for more information.

Please share this post with your communities and those who you think would be a great fit!

Apply at: bit.ly/heard-pca-application
Light blue-green background with a white text box in the middle and orange lines in the bottom-left corner. “HEARD IS HIRING! Prison Correspondence Assistant” is in white above the text box. “Start Date: July 2025, Location: Washington D.C., Apply By: June 1, 2025” is listed in black inside the white text box accented with dark blue. Underneath the text box, “Swipe for the position description!” and “Apply at: bit.ly/heard-pca-application” is in white. [at]behearddc is at the bottom center of the page. Light blue background with a white text box in the middle. “POSITION DESCRIPTION: Prison Correspondence Assistant” and “ASL VERSION: bit.ly/heard-pca-asl” are in white above the text box. Listed in the text box is a brief description of the position, “Contracted up to 45 hours, over 3 months; Visit HEARD's P.O. box once a week; Scan, file, and summarize incoming mail; and more! Full Position Description: bit.ly/heard-pca”. [at]behearddc is at the bottom center of the page.
May 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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HEARD’s newsletter will be coming into your inbox soon! Subscribe for organizational updates, insights, and more.

Our first newsletter of the year will be shared on our 14th HEARDiversary, February 18th!

Sign up today by visiting our website www.behearddc.org + scroll down to “Stay Connected!”
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February 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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The holidays can be isolating for deaf/disabled people in prison.

HEARD’s Commissary Fund supports them to get the essentials they need like food, hygiene items, stamps and more.

Bring connection and care this season: bit.ly/heard-holiday24
Image description: Black background with white text and snowflakes. The text reads: "People in prison are charged extra for essentials. HEARD'S Commissary Fund alleviates this burden on deaf/disabled incarcerated folks & their loved ones. Donate today at bit.ly/heard-holiday24" . The HEARD logo is on the bottom-right corner
November 26, 2024 at 7:41 PM