Legal Issues
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In Memoriam: Reflecting on A Complicated Father-Daughter RelationshipIn this poignant memoriam, Deaf Counseling Center’s CEO, Dr. Candace McCullough, offers an authentic reflection on a complicated father-daughter relationship, made even more difficult by the interference of a brother on the spectrum, adding another layer of complexity to their shared family dynamics. Her words evoke feelings that many of us can relate to and remind us that there is no right or wrong way to grieve or talk about death.June 4, 2024
Returning Citizen on ASL sign for QuarantineASL Sign for Quarantine What sign do you use for “quarantine”? Deaf returning citizen, Jason, discusses why a certain commonly used sign does not accurately describe what “quarantine” means, and how…April 28, 2020
Korean-American Deaf Adoptee: Kami's StoryKorean-American Deaf Adoptee Shares Her Story Kami tells her story as a Korean-American Deaf adoptee, recounting the touching moment her mother identified her out of a group of newly arrived babies.September 29, 2019
Deaf Adoptee Shares Her ExperienceExperience of a Deaf Adoptee Cynthia opens up about being a Deaf adoptee, sharing some experiences she had that are common among adoptees.September 25, 2019
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
Grief After a Murder of Grant WhitakerComplicated Grief after Murder of Deaf Young Man Deaf Counseling Center’s Dr. Candace McCullough and Sharon Duchesneau share some thoughts on the complicated nature of grief after murder of Grant…August 28, 2019
Grief: Sandy's ASL Story of Her Son Being ShotHi, my name is Sandy Graham. I’m from Michigan. My son was shot when he was only 14 years old, back in 1997. He would have been 36 years old today.August 16, 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
National Deaf Therapy NegligenceNational Deaf Therapy Neglience? National Deaf Therapy, Hit with Abuse Allegations, Is Closing.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
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
Abused Deaf Children Need Certified InterpretersFamily Members are not Interpreters: In the news recently, the Tennessee House and Senate are considering a controversial bill (SB0594 and HB0672) that could impact how investigators communicate with…March 31, 2015
Deaf Man's Trauma in Virginia PrisonHeld in Prison Wrongly: Here we go again with another alarming report of a Deaf person being held in prison wrongly (see full article). This time it is a U.S.March 19, 2015
Deaf Employees and Workplace DiscriminationFacing discrimination at work?Deaf people face significantly higher than average rates of workplace discrimination.March 9, 2015
File an ADA Complaints OnlineThe Department of Justice is pleased to announce that, as of today, individuals wishing to file ADA complaints with the Department will be able to fill out the form and submit it completely…March 4, 2015
Missouri Association of the Deaf Win Suit Against StateAnother victory: This is great news for Deaf Missourians! Once again, however, it is important to note that the issue is not just access to services via interpreters in mental health settings, but…June 19, 2012
Georgia Found to be Discriminating Against Deaf People with DisabilitiesDeaf Group Homes on the Horizon: Kudos to the state of Georgia, where a U.S. District judge has ordered the establishment of accessible therapeutic group homes for Deaf people with developmental…May 4, 2012- Fighting the Good Fight: Lawsuit Filed Against Insurance Company for Denying Accessible Services to Deaf CitizensSuing for Equity in Services:Early last month in Florida, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc., together with the National Association of the Deaf, filed a lawsuit seeking accessible medical services…September 1, 2011
Oregon Lacks Mental Health ResourcesMost people don’t receive adequate treatment because of poor interpretation services Raymond Rendleman The Lund Report March 31, 2010 -- Deaf advocates are raising awareness about the lack of…March 31, 2010