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Rock the Vote Celebrates the ADA

Rock the Vote Celebrates the ADA

Last night, SignVote partnered with Rock the Vote and several other organizations to host a livestream event commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The star-studded event was co-hosted by Shoshannah Stern and Melissa Elmira Yingst and featured celebrities, activists, elected officials, and performers that representing the breadth of the disability community.

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Deaf in Military

Deaf in Military

Deaf people can’t enlist in the military because they aren’t able to pass the physical requirement of being able to hear beyond a certain threshold. CSD continues to investigate barriers to deaf employment.

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Deaf in TSA

Deaf in TSA

Deaf people are prohibited from being Transportation Security Officers, though the career would otherwise seem uniquely suited for them. Today, the Department of Homeland Security requires Transportation Security Officer applicants to pass a hearing test.

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Deaf Truck & Bus Drivers

Deaf Truck & Bus Drivers

Did you know that there were no Deaf commercial truck drivers before 2012? Anyone wanting to drive a commercial truck or passenger bus must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates CDLs.

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Introducing: Deaf in Media

Introducing: Deaf in Media

What kind of stories do you see about deaf people in the news or in your social media feed? What sorts of words, language, or images do you notice are associated with deaf people? Are they stories of woe and despair turned into hope?

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