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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, Congress and the administration are taking a number of steps to respond.
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Hurricane Ian Available Resources from RID
RID extends our thoughts and prayers to everyone impacted by Hurricane Ian.Communication access is paramount
Over 400 State Benefits To Get Through The COVID-19 Crisis
Over 400 State Benefits To Get Through The COVID-19 Crisis Over 400 State Benefits To
Communication Guide in the Event of Hospitalization
Communication Guide in the event of hospitalization Healthcare/ communication access https://tdiforaccess.org/covid-19/ Recent Posts
Deaf ASL interpreters ensure Gov. Hogan’s coronavirus briefings are accessible
Deaf ASL interpreters ensure Governor Hogan’s coronavirus briefings are accessible https://www.baltimoresun.com/coronavirus/bs-md-hogan-deaf-asl-interpreter-20200406-2t5avzv4qjcf5ayk6q5pjgvn4i-story.html "This particular article stands
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Over 400 State Benefits To Get Through The COVID-19 Crisis
Over 400 State Benefits To Get Through The COVID-19 Crisis Over 400 State Benefits To
Communication Guide in the Event of Hospitalization
Communication Guide in the event of hospitalization Healthcare/ communication access https://tdiforaccess.org/covid-19/ Recent Posts
Deaf ASL interpreters ensure Gov. Hogan’s coronavirus briefings are accessible
Deaf ASL interpreters ensure Governor Hogan’s coronavirus briefings are accessible https://www.baltimoresun.com/coronavirus/bs-md-hogan-deaf-asl-interpreter-20200406-2t5avzv4qjcf5ayk6q5pjgvn4i-story.html "This particular article stands
FCC Waiver – April 3, 2020
FCC Waiver - April 3, 2020 From RID Government Affairs: On April 3, 2020, in
Updates from RID Director of Government Affairs, Neal Tucker
CARES Act and Unemployment Last week on Friday, March 27th, 2020, President
How Do Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind Communicate at the Hospital During COVID-19?
How Do DHHDB Communicate at the Hospital During COVID-19? An article by Deaf/Hard of Hearing
NAD Sends Letter to White House and National Association of Broadcasters
NAD Sends Letter to White House and National Association of Broadcasters The NAD sent a
NAD Update
NAD Update Watch the video on their Facebook page: [Click here] The NAD CEO Howard
Accessibility Strategies for Deaf / Hard of Hearing People in Remote Meetings
Accessibility Strategies for Deaf / Hard of Hearing People in Remote Meetings
The Daily Moth – March 25, 2020
Daily Moth Story - March 25, 2020 The Daily Moth covered the story of the
We The People Petition for the White House (ASL Access)
We The People Petition for the White House (ASL Access) WE THE PEOPLE ASK THE
FCC Rules Requiring Televised Emergency Information
FCC Rules Requiring Televised Emergency Information On March 13, 2020, a national emergency was declared