Incarceration and Communication Access for people that are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind.

The challenges of navigating jail or prison can be overwhelming in any language, especially if denied access in one’s native language.  Incarcerated deaf people experience this on a daily basis, missing the connection with family members, inmates and recreational opportunities or programs.  Beginning January 1, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must provide access to telecommunications relay services (TRS) and …