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By StephanieN / January 15, 2019

NAD Law & Advocacy Center Position Statement on Health Care Access for Deaf Patients NAD/RID Code of Professional Conduct Position Statement on VRI Services in Hospitals Advocacy Statement: Use of VRI in the Medical Setting

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VRI is an option, NOT the only accommodation:

By StephanieN / December 22, 2016

It 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 *must* be honored. Settlement Agreement…

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