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Some more information from the website: Our expert panel will discuss: (1) The current challenges faced by deaf individuals in emergency situations and how Direct Video Calling addresses accessibility issues. (2) Real-world case studies highlighting the benefits and successes of Direct Video Calling in emergency communications. (3) The future of emergency response and how video technology is paving the way for more inclusive and effective public safety services.

🚨 Urgent Request: Let's Keep Defibrillators Accessible for All! 🚨 Hey everyone! 🌟 Recently, I shared a video highlighting the importance of defibrillators in my hometown. I was in Snowdonia, North Wales, ready for another adventure. But as a Deaf hiker, I face a challenge: making an EMERGENCY CALL to 999. While I can easily access the defibrillator by pointing to the box number, entering the pin code, and opening the doorknob, I urge for a crucial improvement: 📣 ensuring accessibility for Deaf individuals who can't hear or understand on the phone when dialling 999. Remember, Deaf people can save hearing lives too! Let's work together to ensure that everyone, regardless of hearing ability, can access life-saving resources in emergencies. Spread the word and let's make a difference! 💪 #AccessibilityMatters #EmergencyPreparedness #InclusionForAll web: www.timscannell.co.uk YouTube: @timscannellDA

Time is critical in an emergency. Is your communication plan inclusive and ready to reach everyone? If not, we can help, we've deployed the LSI Mass Notification System in deaf and blind schools across the country. Learn more. https://bit.ly/3PTXglm #MassNotificationSoftware #EmergencyCommunication #SchoolSafety #InclusiveMassNotificaitonSystem #DeafBlindSchoolCommunications

🚀 Curious about how technology is transforming ASL and the Deaf community? Nicole Faino joins us to explore the impact of tech advancements on communication, education, and daily life for the Deaf community. Don't miss this engaging discussion on the future of ASL! 📱💬✨ Watch the video below and be part of the conversation! #ASL #DeafCommunity #TechTransformation

Curious minds unite! Discover the ASL sign for "Do you have any questions?" Foster engaging conversations and break down communication barriers with your Deaf and hard of hearing customers. Learning a little ASL goes a long way! #ASL #Equity #Accessibility #DEI #CustomerService [Video Description: A man stands in front of a white background. He wears a dark half-zipper sweatshirt. He signs, "Do you have any questions?" The ASL Now logo is placed on the bottom right corner.]

Do your emergency preparedness plans include people with disabilities? Do they really include people with disabilities?

Keeping Deaf children safe in school involves creating an environment that addresses their unique communication needs and ensures their physical and emotional well-being. Here are key strategies: Accessible Communication: Qualified Interpreters, Visual Alerts, Deaf Awareness for all teachers, staff and peers Emergency Preparedness: Visual emergency procedures, Buddy system. Inclusive Technology: Captioning and subtitles, Assistive Devices Collaboration between parents, teachers, and the school administration is essential to implement these safety measures and ensure Deaf children are protected, valued, and included. Thank you Warren "Wawa" Snipe for posting this tragic graphic experience on other social media platforms. #DeafAwarenessMonth #DeafSafety #SchoolSystems ID: The post reads as follows "I am deaf and rely on ASL Interpreter in class. My school had the threat of an active shooter in the alarm went off while I was in the bathroom. I stepped out to an empty hallway and knew something was off. I couldn't enter any of the classes, they were all locked. in black writing it reads as follows, I sat in the hallway like a sitting duck, not knowing if the gunshots were close or not" Student experiencef

#GetToKnowYourBCSO #DeafAwareness The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Communications Center must be able to communicate with all types of callers in need of emergency assistance. For the deaf community that means utilizing our Teletypewriter (TTY) and Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD). Both communication devices allow people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired to send and receive messages over the phone. If our dispatchers ever receive a silent, hang-up, or abandoned 9-1-1 call for service, they must call back AND send a TDD/TTY message. Most individuals can turn TDD/TTY on their phone by going into their phone settings and switching TTY to on. You would go to Settings>Accessibility>RTT/TTY and switch the toggle to on. You can choose to send text immediately or to type a full message and then send. You can also choose whether to answer all calls as TTY. Statewide there is also a resource known as Relay South Carolina 7-1-1. This is not an emergency number, but this can be used to get in contact with our dispatch center. This is a resource that can be used for any type of situation to give someone who might not otherwise the ability to communicate through the phone. For more information on this, visit https://lnkd.in/e7DmBgDe

📢 Calling all customer service professionals! Don't miss our webinar next week on March 14th. It's where we'll be discussing how Direct Video Calling (DVC) technology can revolutionize your approach to serving Deaf and hard of hearing customers. Our goal for this webinar is to have you leave with: ➡️ A better understanding of the needs and challenges of the Deaf and hard of hearing Community. ➡️ Discovering the transformative power of Direct Video Calling (DVC) technology for the future of accessible communication. ➡️ The ability to Implement best practices to build an inclusive strategy for customer service ➡️ Ready to equip your staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively communicate with Deaf and hard of hearing customers. ➡️ Seeing how partnering with industry leaders and leveraging DVC technology can enhance customer satisfaction and business success. ✴️ Register today to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gjZFFc7m #AccessibleCommunication #DirectVideoCalling #CustomerService #Deaf #HardOfHearing #ASL #Equity #Accessibility #DEI

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