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Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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The topic of deaf and hard of hearing advocacy is crucial in promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with hearing impairments. Petitions under this topic address key issues such as advocating for equal access to education, employment opportunities, and healthcare services for the deaf and hard of hearing community. Notable petitions within this topic include campaigns for the implementation of American Sign Language (ASL) classes in schools, pushing for closed captioning in all digital content, and urging companies to provide accommodations for deaf and hard of hearing employees. These petitions highlight the need for systemic changes to break down barriers and ensure equal rights and opportunities for individuals with hearing impairments. Explore the petitions on deaf and hard of hearing rights to support the movement towards a more inclusive and accessible society. Your participation can help amplify the voices of the deaf and hard of hearing community and drive positive change.

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Open Caption Update: Virginia, Michigan, and New YorkThis is our first open‑caption update of 2026. We have reports on three states: Virginia, Michigan, and New York. Virginia has pas…Read full update

What do we want and when do we want it?The WHAT: Captions for ALLThe WHEN: We want it NOW!Four weeks in, and we’re now at 20 signatures; up two from last week! Progress …Read full update

Update #3: From the Booth to the Bigger PictureWe’ve grown from 13 to 18 signatures since the last update! That’s five more voices saying captions are not optional; five more pe…Read full update