When Deaf people are arrested and taken to prison, more often than not, the police and prison system do not provide interpreters to facilitate communication and ensure that they understand why they are being arrested and what their rights are. Ruthie explains the ordeal she endured after being arrested and jailed without communication access, and the lawsuit she ended up filing against two prison systems. If and when a Deaf person files suit for systemic discrimination, it can be a good idea to
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Did you know that deaf/disabled incarcerated people often experience language attrition, or the loss of the ability to express themselves as fully as they were able to prior to incarceration? Prisons are isolating and sustained sign language communication is rare. Many deaf/disabled people inside prison walls ask HEARD to send ASL materials to help them stay connected. Just one ASL dictionary costs $30, plus shipping fees. Your donation to HEARD’s Commissary Fund helps cover these vital resource
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