Deaf/ Hard of Hearing Resources from the Commission:

Conference Materials: National Institute on the Use and Integration of Interpreters in Civil Representation of Victims who are Limited English Proficient and/or Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing, May 14-16, Seattle, WA
Institute Materials:

 Standards of Practice for Legal Services for Victims of DV Who Are LEP and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Working with Deaf Survivors of Domestic Violence
Deaf-Friendly DV/SA Programs
Identifying Whether an Interpreter is Needed & Tips for Working with an Interpreter
Questions to Ask When Qualifying an Interpreter
Examining Witnesses Through an Interpreter
What Court Interpreters Would Tell You if They Were Here
Wright & Gold, Federal Practice and Procedure: Party and Proceedings Interpreters
Considerations in Litigating a Civil Case with Non-English Speaking Clients
How to Effectively Establish Language Access at Your Organization
The Multilingual Access Model: A Model for Outreach and Services in Non-English Speaking Communities

Deaf Power and Control Wheel

eNewsletter Vol. 3- Working with Disabled or Deaf Clients

eNewsletter Vol. 10- Tips for Serving Deaf Survivors

eNewsletter Vol. 10- Tips for Working with Interpreters

eNewsletter Vol. 10- Working with Deaf Survivors of Domestic Violence

Statutory Summary Charts:

Sign Language Interpreters in Court (8/2007)

DV/SA Advocate Confidentiality Laws (8/2007)

 

Other Resources:

ABA Policy

1991 Adopting the recommendations of the National Conference on Court-Related Needs of the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities.
2002 Urging courts to ensure equal access by making courthouses and court proceedings accessible to individuals with disabilities.
1997 Supporting the use of languages in addition to English to provide access to the justice system.
1997 Recommending that all courts be provided with qualified, certified, professional language interpreters, and urging continuing education for judges and attorneys regarding interpreter use and selection.

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Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Links & Resources:

Article from Ayuda: “Protecting Privilege: Using Interpreters Responsibly”

Administrative Office of the Courts, Washington Courts: Bench Card for Courtroom Interpreting

Accessing Safety Initiative

Background Q & A Regarding US Department of Justice Memorandum Regarding LEP and Executive Order 13166

Code of Professional Responsibility for Interpreters Serving LEP Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Legal Services Corporation Program Letter 04-2 Re: Services to Client Eligible Individuals with LEP

National Association of the Deaf/Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

US Department of Justice Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance Recipients Regarding Title VI Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination Affecting LEP Persons

Center for Court Innovation: Domestic Violence Court

Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance

Report: Understanding the Needs of Victims of Sexual Violence in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community: A Needs Assessment and Audit

Report: Brief Guide for Sexual Domestic Violence Agencies: Americans with Disabilities Act

Accessing Safety

Alaska Immigration Justice Project: The Language Interpretation Center

Article: Working with Interpreters for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Persons in the Courtroom

Victims of Crime With Disabilities Resource Guide

Brennan Center for Justice: Language Access in State Courts