On August 28, 2025, the Justice Department entered into a DOJ Settlement Agreement under Title II of the ADA with the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) to ensure that incarcerated individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing have equal access to NCDAC’s programs, services, and activities, including…
Read MoreAre you a business that provides Sign Language interpreters to your customers or employees? Be sure to check out available tax credits Tax Credit The tax credit, established under Section 44 of the Internal Revenue Code, was created in 1990 specifically to help small businesses cover ADA-related “eligible access expenditures.”…
Read MoreIt is a violation of both ADA and TJC to not offer onsite AND/OR online interpreting services. Video Remote Interpreting or VRI, must not be used in lieu of an on-site interpreter, or as the only accommodation available for Deaf or hard of hearing individuals’ communication needs. The preference of the deaf person…
Read MoreI had the pleasure recently of seeing a Deaf person beautifully self-advocate. She quoted the law, respectfully, and listed some consequences of non-compliance. I’m curious. What are ways you (as a Deaf or hard of hearing person) have successfully advocated and turned a “bring your own interpreter” to compliance?
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