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The White House announced all daily press briefings will now include an ASL interpreter: n.pr/2MtU8Rn
White House Enlists ASL Interpreters For Daily Press Briefings
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People who are deaf or hard of hearing can now view an American Sign Language interpretation of the press briefings, White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced on Monday.
The Iowa Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (ILEND) program is recruiting two individuals with disabilities living in or very near Iowa City to serve as self-advocacy trainees for the 2021-22 academic year. ILEND offers self-advocacy trainees a wide range of learning opportunities, and gives them a chance to share information about their disabilities. Trainees receive a stipend. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/3iL1b4m
