Chapter 10: Deaf People and the Legal System
Uber and Lyft making getting around easier for deaf people
Donald Lang: Accused for murder
- unable to defend himself
language deprivation
12.3% hearing people and sex offenders
After birth it is required by law to have every infant screened for hearing loss
Deaf Children Bill of Rights
7% deaf people and robbery
Language Deprivation:
Summaries counteracting misinformation
Americans with Disabilities Act
Families receive false or no information about importance of ASL
Tutors/ Mentors
Child First Campaign
Lack of language exposure places child at risk for delayed language learning and development
Crimes
10% deaf people and murder
49% hearing people with violent crimes
64% deaf people with violent crimes
97 individuals incarcerated
9% deaf people and assault
32.3% deaf people and sex offenders
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Individual Family Service Plan
3% deaf people and child injury