Accommodation
7 articles
Adoption Barriers Faced by Deaf LesbiansDeaf Lesbians' Systemic Barriers to Adoption Ella and Judy discuss the challenges they faced as first-generation lesbian mothers dealing with systemic barriers to adoption.September 20, 2019
Deaf Parent Raising Children with AutismAs part of our Neurodiversity video series, Bobba shares from her heart about raising two children with autism.August 30, 2019
California's Deaf Prisoners Stuck Behind BarsMother Jones By Samantha Michaels June 7, 2018 In 2016, an inmate in Corcoran, California, faced a dilemma.June 10, 2018
NAD's position on Mental Health InterpretingPosition Statement on Mental Health Interpreting Services with People who are Deaf The purpose of this position statement is to acknowledge and emphasize the importance and need for specialized sign…May 29, 2018
National Issues Related to Therapy with Deaf ClientsDeaf Counseling Center is sharing this spot-on article about common issues that Deaf people face on a national basis when seeking therapy. Sometimes it is the insurance company that creates barriers.March 30, 2018
The Leaf: ASL Poem by John Maucere about AddictionSeeking Help for Addiction:In this beautiful and powerful ASL poem, the well-known Deaf actor and comedian John Maucere illustrates his journey of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.September 25, 2017
Deaf Inmate Denied Accommodations: DC Corrections Must PayA US District judge recently ruled in favor of a Deaf inmate, William Pierce, who sued the District of Columbia Department of Corrections for failing to provide appropriate accommodations during his…September 16, 2015