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Eliminating Abuse in VRS: New Rules from FCC
Eliminating Abuse in Video Relay Services: New Rules from FCC Last week, in a slew of orders issued by the FCC, one Order focused on comprehensive reform of the rules for video relay services (VRS). The Order will eliminate some of the waste, fraud and abuse that has plagued this valuable form of relay... »
The Secret World of Deaf Prisoners
The Secret World of Deaf Prisoners The Crime Report, Commentary, James Ridgeway, Posted: Oct 14, 2009 Review it on NewsTrust Editor’s Note: The deaf face a nightmare when they fall into the criminal justice system, writes investigative journalist James Ridgeway. The following is a special report written for The Crime Report, a publication of... »
Deaf Woman Attacked At Dallas Apartment Complex
Deaf Woman Attacked At Dallas Apartment Complex Reporting J.D. Miles A Dallas woman has been traumatized by a silent attack that left her bruised and bloodied and she may have been targeted because she’s deaf. On an evening North Texas crime watch groups are observing National Night Out, apartment complexes in North Dallas have... »
TDI Board of Directors Issues Position Statement
TDI BOARD OF DIRECTORS ISSUES POSITION STATEMENT REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF MANUFACTURED VRS MINUTES On July 29, 2009, during its regular meeting on the eve of the 18th Biennial TDI International Conference, the TDI Board of Directors issued a position statement regarding allegations of “manufactured VRS minutes.” The allegations are in reference to the illegal... »
Interpreters Needed at Battered Women’s Foundation – DFW
Interpreters Needed DATE: July 11; August 8; September 5; October 3, 2009 TIME: Starts: 10:00 Ends: 2:00 ADDRESS: 4166 Willman Center Ave. North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 WEBSITE: http://www.bwf1.com We are calling for ASL Interpreters who can volunteer their time and skills in providing communication for Women and children who are Hard of Hearing... »
Deaf Real Estate
