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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

For #GivingTuesday, support Deaf Equality as we fight for equality and systemic change. Deaf Equality works every day to break down barriers for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafned communities.

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

The Trump administration’s staffing cuts threaten oversight of IDEA, the ADA, and the Rehabilitation Act — laws that protect Deaf students and students with disabilities nationwide. We call on the administration to restore OSERS funding and staffing now. It’s the law.

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

When they cut OSERS, they cut enforcement of education rights for millions of students with disabilities. youtu.be/baQU-uQ5R-Q

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Restore OSERS Staffing and Funding Now!

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

🔗 Register now: us06web.zoom.us/.../WN_-eFzF.... 🌐 For more info, visit: deafequality.org/.../do-you-k... ⚡ Accessible Livestream Made Possible by Caption Anywhere

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

November 5, 2025 12:30 PM PT | 1:30 PM MT | 2:30 PM CT | 3:30 PM ET Moderator: Sherri Collins Panelists: Howard Rosenblum, Anna Bitencourt, Zainab Alkebsi, Jacob Salem, and Lisa Bothwell (Deaf Health Policy Legal Expert) Presented in ASL, voiced in English, and captioned for full accessibility.

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

The webinar is right around the corner — don’t miss it! Join us for “Do You Know Your Deaf Rights Under Medicare and Medicaid?”, hosted by Deaf Equality and Deaf Seniors of America (DSA). Learn about your rights, access to services, and what’s covered under Medicare and Medicaid.

The promotional graphic features a light blue background with dark blue text and icons. The headline reads “Do You Know Your Deaf Rights Under Medicare and Medicaid?” followed by the subtext “Come and learn your rights at a webinar hosted by Deaf Equality and DSA!” On the left side are calendar and clock icons listing the date (November 5, 2025) and time zones (12:30–2:00 PM PT, 1:30–3:00 PM MT, 2:30–4:00 PM CT, 3:30–5:00 PM ET). On the right side, it notes Moderator: Sherri Collins and lists presenters Howard Rosenblum, Anna Bitencourt, Zainab Alkebsi, Jacob Salem, and Lisa Bothwell. A captioning icon indicates “Workshop in ASL, voiced into English and captioned.” At the bottom are logos for Deaf Equality, Deaf Seniors of America (DSA), and Caption Anywhere with the line “Accessible Livestream Made Possible by Caption Anywhere.”

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

I/D (2/2): The design uses a soft lavender background with dark blue text and includes a stylized globe illustration at the bottom.

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

I/D (1/2): The graphic features the Deaf Equality logo at the top, followed by the headline text “800+ ORGANIZATIONS. ONE MESSAGE:” and the bold central message “Protect children. Restore IDEA oversight.”

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

We urge the Administration and Congress to protect children and immediately restore staffing and support at ED. It’s a moral and legal obligation for our nation's children. Full statement here: drive.google.com/.../17y4itVS.... #DontTurnBackTheClock #ProtectIDEA #ProtectChildrenwithDisabilities

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

We are proud to stand with 800+ national, state, local, civil rights, education, and disability advocacy organizations in condemning the mass layoffs at the Department of Education (ED) — jeopardizing decades of progress in protecting students with disabilities.

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Deaf Equality stands with more than 60 disability organizations calling for a Senate Oversight Hearing. Recent actions by the Department of Education were not approved by Congress and put IDEA protections and children’s rights at risk. Read the joint letter: deafequality.org/2025/10/28/6...

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More Than 60 National Organizations Call for Senate Oversight Hearing on Disability Rights Violations – Deaf Equality

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

"Honoring 15 years of progress in communication and technology made possible by the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA).” The Deaf Equality logo appears in the bottom right corner.

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

I/D: Large, bold navy text reads “15 YEARS OF THE CVAA,” with the number “15” styled vertically on the left against a soft blue gradient background. Below the headline, smaller text says,

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

At Deaf Equality, we honor the 15th anniversary of the CVAA and continue the work to ensure that technology and communication services become truly accessible for all.

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

On October 8, 2010, President Obama signed the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) into law. The CVAA is a landmark law that brought us closer to equal access to modern communications for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, and Late Deafened people.

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

with the tagline “Promoting Accessible Technologies and Environments” underneath, and the center prominently displays the hashtag #GlobalAccessibility in bold white letters. Along the bottom is the Deaf Equality logo.

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

I/D: 2025 M-Enabling Summit, featuring a blue gradient background with a green swoosh along the bottom and a subtle digital network design in the upper right corner. The top text reads “2025 M-Enabling Summit”

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Learn more at: www.m-enabling.com/.../a75cd7b0... Register at: www.m-enabling.com/.../a75cd7b0... #mEnabling25 #AccessibleFuture #GlobalAccessibility

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Driving Global Accessibility at the 2025 M-Enabling Summit We will be in Washington D.C. from October 6 - 8 for the 2025 M-Enabling Summit joining disability advocates, policymakers, and professionals in the #DigitalAccessibility space. We look forward to connecting with you there!

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

I/D (3/3) Global Alliance of Speech-to-Text Captioning, GU Alumni, CSD (Communication Service for the Deaf), accesSOS, and Deaf & Hard of Hearing Bar Association.

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

I/D (2/3): At the bottom, there is a white strip containing the logos of supporting organizations, including TDI, HLAA (Hearing Loss Association of America), NASADHH (National Association of State Agencies of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing)

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

I/D (1/3): The image has a light blue background with the Deaf Equality logo at the top. Below the logo, the central message is displayed prominently in large, bold, black uppercase letters: "WE OPPOSE PROPOSED 503 ROLLBACKS."

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

(4/4) We are united in opposing these actions that eliminate job opportunities for people with disabilities. Co-signed by: TDI • HLAA • NASADHH • Global Alliance • GU Alumni • CSD • accesSOS • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Bar Association

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

(3/4) We also strongly oppose removing the goal that federal contractors should aim for at least 7% of their workers to be people with disabilities. Rolling back these obligations threatens equal opportunity for deaf and hard of hearing employees and applicants.

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

(2/4) Section 503 ensures that federal contractors recruit, hire, and retain qualified workers with disabilities. Specifically, we strongly oppose taking away the option for employees/applicants to voluntarily disclose they have a disability.

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

(1/4) We Oppose Proposed Section 503 Rollbacks Deaf Equality, together with other deaf and hard of hearing advocacy organizations, has filed comments opposing the proposed rollbacks to parts of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Deaf Equality isn’t local — we serve all 50 states, fighting for access nationwide.

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Why are we still denied access to doctors and lawyers more than 30 years after the ADA? The Communication Access Fund is a solution. Watch our #AskedAndAnswered video and see how it can change everything. youtu.be/Z5Eb7tXN6xU

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How can we have full communication access with doctors or lawyers?

YouTube video by Deaf Equality

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Is 988 accessible for people who need mental health support? In this #AskedAndAnswered video, Zainab shares how advocacy helped expand access to 988 through text and direct ASL support via videophone. Watch to see what meaningful access looks like — and where we go from here. youtu.be/7XVmSQSUi8E

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Is 988 accessible for people who need mental health support?

YouTube video by Deaf Equality

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act. A landmark. A legacy. A reminder that our fight for equality, access, and representation is not over. At @deafequality.bsky.social, we’re pushing forward — for policy, for justice, and for a future where access isn’t an afterthought.

I/D: Two hands in solidarity with text reading “35 Years of the ADA. Equality is STILL the fight.”

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Asked and Answered: What’s the difference between Perez v. Sturgis and A.J.T. v. Osseo? 🏛️ Perez: Families can sue under ADA without finishing IDEA. ⚖️ A.J.T.: No need to prove bad faith—just discrimination. Watch in ASL: youtu.be/2xkrvXVocvw #ADA #IDEA

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Asked and Answered: What’s the Difference Between Perez v. Sturgis and A.J.T. v. Osseo?

YouTube video by Deaf Equality

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Join us at the 2025 M-Enabling Summit in DC! Early Bird Registration is open 🎟️ Let’s build a more accessible digital future together. 🔗 shorturl.at/dwRxC #MEnabling25 #DeafEquality #DigitalAccessibility #AccessibleFuture

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

What lawsuits does @deafequality.bsky.social actually file? From interpreter denials to inaccessible systems, we take legal action when the rights of Deaf and hard of hearing people are violated by systemic barriers. Watch our latest video to learn more: youtu.be/iMAq-Nduz3s

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What lawsuits do we file?

YouTube video by Deaf Equality

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

You Ask, We Answer -- Introducing a new video series by Deaf Equality! youtu.be/YNVzhdcEq7g

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You Ask, We Answer

YouTube video by Deaf Equality

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deafequality.bsky.social @deafequality.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Deaf Equality Sues SSA, DOGE, and Elon Musk. Watch the video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss4P...

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Deaf Equality Sues SSA, DOGE, and Elon Musk

YouTube video by Deaf Equality

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