DeafLEAD launches services to aid deaf victims of crime | State News | columbiamissourian.com

Videophone interpreting service Over 40 videophones have been installed in shelters across Missouri to provide access to the free sign language interpreting service. With this technology, deaf or hard of hearing victims of crime, as well as victim service providers, can communicate with ASL translators to accurately discuss the situation 24 hours a day. DeafLEAD Executive Director Stephanie Logan said a “deaf person goes into the shelter and they’re re-victimized because they can’t communicate with anybody

Source: DeafLEAD launches services to aid deaf victims of crime | State News | columbiamissourian.com

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