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Help us fight for #DisabilityRights and #CommunicationAccess! CommunicationFIRST is hiring for two full-time roles: Community Engagement Associate and Policy Director/Associate. Please share! lnk.to/cjob
January 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The Acquired Brain Injury Communication Lab is now on LinkedIn!

Follow us there for updates on our work, opportunities to collaborate, and stories from the ABI community 💙

Link: linkedin.com/in/abi-communication-lab-aa0131367

#ABI #BrainInjury #CommunicationAccess #SLP #RehabResearch
July 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
“My speech goes beyond what I think of as unreliable. To me it is reliably annoying.” Our student Nick shares why AAC is crucial to his being understood.

#PresumeCompetence #ActuallyAutistic #CommunicationAccess
Going Off-Script: Don't let what you hear impact how you treat me.
What do you do when an autistic person recites the script of a cartoon? Does their speech show what they're intending to say?
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January 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
A Nevada interpreter reveals how real-time communication is transforming patient care and addressing language barriers in healthcare settings.

Learn more here

#NV #CitizenPortal #PatientOutcomes #CommunicationAccess #HealthcareEfficiency #NevadaHealthcare
Nevada interpreter highlights benefits of real-time communication in medical settings
Interpreter emphasizes efficiency and accessibility of services in healthcare appointments
citizenportal.ai
March 27, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Students in Dickson County are challenging the school district's strict cell phone ban, arguing it hinders their communication and safety during emergencies.

Learn more here!

#TN #TennesseeEducation #CitizenPortal #PolicyReform #CommunicationAccess #StudentVoice
Students Request Amendments to Dixon School Cell Phone Policy for Greater Communication
Joshua Caldwell and Matthew Sweat advocate for phone use during lunch and emergencies.
citizenportal.ai
September 26, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Springfield Township Schools are taking significant steps to enhance student safety and communication, including new policies for interpretation services and law enforcement interactions.

Learn more here!

#PA #StudentSafety #PennsylvaniaSchools #CitizenPortal #CommunicationAccess
Springfield Township Schools implement new policy for student safety and law enforcement
Administration addresses documentation and recording protocols for student-related law enforcement interactions.
citizenportal.ai
April 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Speech-Language therapy is all about empowering communication and #CommunicationAccess

We can all do our part to improve communication accessibility in our communities#GivingVoice_Aotearoa #AugComm

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January 24, 2025 at 6:52 AM
I’m so grateful to work with leaders who are as competent and compassionate as CDDHHDB Director Trish Leakey and Deputy Director Dr. Katie Cue! #Colorado #Deaf #HardOfHearing #DeafBlind #Leadership #CommunicationAccess
June 9, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Connecticut's Senate Bill 1158 could revolutionize communication access for the deaf and hard of hearing, fostering independence and inclusivity like never before.

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#CT #LegislativeReform #DisabilityInclusion #CommunicationAccess #CitizenPortal
Connecticut implements telecommunication services for persons with hearing disabilities
Connecticut establishes new programs to enhance accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing citizens
citizenportal.ai
February 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Another awesome #GivingVoice_Aoteraroa resource arrived today.

What are you doing for NZ's Giving Voice Week (16-22 Sept)?

Let's all do one thing to promote #communicationAccess.

My goal is to do way better at adding cc to my videos.
January 24, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Join us this week by celebrating #communicationAccess and the great work of NZ speech therapists who support language , literacy, communication, swallowing safety, speech and so much more!

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January 24, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Concerns over ICE protocols have led to a staggering 50% absentee rate among ESL students, raising urgent questions about safety and communication in our schools.

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#IL #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #CommunicationAccess #EducationSafety
District 33 Implements ICE Protocols Amid Community Concerns About Safety and Attendance
District 33 clarifies ICE protocols as student attendance drops due to community fears.
citizenportal.ai
September 18, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Minnesota is shaking things up with a controversial new bill that would impose fees on communication services for inmates—what could this mean for families and justice?

Learn more here!

#MN #MinnesotaIncarcerated #SocialEquity #CriminalJustice #CitizenPortal #CommunicationAccess
Minnesota bill mandates fees for incarcerated communication services
Minnesota proposes fee-based communication services for incarcerated individuals in state facilities.
citizenportal.ai
May 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Thanks for hosting the event @NZGreens

I came to represent the importance of #CommunicationAccess
January 24, 2025 at 7:27 AM
A recent Vermont meeting revealed how expanding phone access for inmates could transform rehabilitation by reducing recidivism and enhancing mental health, but at what cost?

Learn more here!

#VT #VermontCorrectional #CitizenPortal #CommunicationAccess #MentalHealthSupport #RehabilitationReform
Panel discusses impact of telephone access on recidivism and mental health
Panel evaluates peer-reviewed study linking phone access to reduced recidivism and improved mental health.
citizenportal.ai
April 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Developing Your Tactile Interpreting Toolbox training this weekend led by Rhonda Voight-Campbell & Roberto Cabrera

Thanks to the Colorado Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind for your support and for providing these photos! #CDHS #CommunicationAccess
June 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM
June 9, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Also I signed about ten words which instantly made me friends with a child who uses sign. #communicationAccess #connections #healing
January 24, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Jim Wells County is taking a significant step towards inclusivity by partnering with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center to provide essential ASL interpretation services for its residents.

Learn more here!

#JimWellsCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #CommunicationAccess #LegalInterpreting #JimWellsCounty
County approves contract with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center for ASL and interpreter services
Commissioners approved a service agreement with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center of Corpus Christi to provide American Sign Language and other interpreter services to ensure ADA compliance; presenters recommended in-person interpreters for court proceedings and early notice for scheduling.
citizenportal.ai
October 25, 2025 at 11:16 PM
🔊 Today is #WorldHearingDay – Deaf & HOH people have diverse communication needs!

My dad & I both have hearing loss, but our experiences differ.

Accessibility isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Read more: www.linkedin.com/posts/activi...

#DeafAwareness #Accessibility #CommunicationAccess
March 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Our CDHS CCDHHDB leaders put in a lot of work to prepare for the JBC. Trish, Dr. Katie, and Elli modeling the way for a barrier-free Colorado! #CommunicationAccess #Advocacy #leadership #CommunityCentered #DHHDB #Deaf #HardOfHearing #DeafBlind
January 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM