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Safe Interactions with Police

https://youtu.be/c8b4wEp3gJA A collaboration Project shared with permission from advocates from Oregon Law Enforcement and Oregon Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Traffic stops can be dangerous. The following video from Oregon outlines how to stay safe when pulled over by law enforcement officers. This video is made by DHS – Oregon Department of Human…

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How to use VRS (Video Relay Service)

VRS is a free, 24/7 service which guarantees citizens who are deaf (or hard-of-hearing) and use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate, access to prompt, professional and accurate communication through a certified ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter via a high-speed internet connection and a video relay solution (or VRS call option). VRS is provided through…

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How to use PA relay

To use VRS to receive a call, #3, I recommend including something in regards to “not hanging up”. Often times callers who receive this kind of call hang up instantly thinking it is a scam call or whatever. It is nice to remind them to not hang up when they hear this is a relay call.

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