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Paperwork Reduction Act collecting information “Assessing the Potential Monetized Benefits of Captioning Web Content for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Today the Department of Justice published a Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Notice in the Federal Register indicating that the Department will submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The proposed information collection is titled Assessing the Potential Monetized Benefits of Captioning Web Content for Individuals Who…
Read MoreSouth Carolina Police Department (CPD) to ensure effective communication to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing
The Justice Department today announced an agreement with the Columbia, South Carolina Police Department (CPD), to ensure effective communication to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. Under the agreement, CPD will provide auxiliary aids and services, including sign language interpreters to people who are deaf or hard of hearing free of charge, within proscribed time…
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Dan Martin
Staff Interpreter
Dan has been providing quality interpreting services in Oklahoma for several decades for Deaf adults, adolescents and children. He specialized in mental health, medical, education, and religious settings. Dan enjoys attending professional workshops and continues professional growth and association with both professional and customer based organizations and communities. Connect with him on Facebook
Read More“Interpreter of the Year” & “Congeniality” awards- nominations open
SLRS is awarding our annual awards, “Interpreter of the Year” and “Congeniality” which will be presented to a deserving SLRS interpreter (contractor or staff). Please submit your nominations (private message me) for who you think is deserving of these awards and why by November 10th. Once nominations are in, YOU will vote for who you…
Read MoreYear of ADA’s 25th Anniversary Continues with Settlement with San Juan County, New Mexico
The Justice Department today announced a Project Civic Access (PCA) agreement with San Juan County, New Mexico (County), to improve access to all aspects of civic life for people with disabilities. Under the PCA agreement, the County will improve access for people with disabilities using the County’s programs, activities, and services such as: providing auxiliary aids and…
Read MoreProject Civic Access (DOJ) settlements to improve communication with the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
The Justice Department today announced three Project Civic Access settlement agreements with Champaign County, Illinois; Merced County, California; and Yakima County, Washington (Counties), to improve access to all aspects of civic life for people with disabilities. Under the agreements, the Counties will take important steps to improve access for people with disabilities, such as: providing auxiliary aids and services…
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Read MoreJustice Department vs Fairfax Nursing Center to pay $97,500 for not providing a Sign Language interpreter
The Justice Department announced that the Fairfax Nursing Center (FNC) has agreed to pay $97,500.00 to resolve allegations that it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to provide effective communication services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in the provision of medical services. The investigation, conducted by the U.…
Read MoreTornado Sirens 101: What sirens mean in OKC
Tornado Sirens 101: What sirens mean in OKC
Read MoreOKC promotes emergency alerts for people with sensory disabilities during Severe Weather Expo
AHAS – Severe Weather Awareness May 2015
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