Inmates who are hearing impaired face considerable hurdles as far as their communication needs. It is difficult is normal situations for this segment of society to communication with others; it becomes even more problematic when in the restricted environment of a prison. This is due to a lack of knowledge of inmate rights and protocol [...]

Everyday occurrences such as going to the doctor’s office can become quite traumatic for a hearing impaired person. The inability to communicate symptoms to a medical professional can be overwhelming. There are many rights of the hearing impaired that must be addressed whether by the provider’s office or with the assistance of an attorney. The [...]