A 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline counselor conducts a call using the service's new video phone option for American Sign Language users. automation The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline now offers American ...

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has added American Sign Language services, increasing access to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. For now, callers must dial (800) 273-8255 from their ...

The city of Austin and Travis County, Texas, are home to one of the largest deaf and hard-of-hearing populations in the country, and together launched the Accessible Hazard Alert System this month to ...

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A proposal is underway to bring New Hanover County a charter school integrating both deaf and hard-of-hearing students with children that can hear. Founding members say it ...

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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline now offers American Sign Language services for the deaf and hard of hearing, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced Friday. Users can ...