DEC Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community

Disability Empowerment Center

1 day ago

Join Lebanon Community Health Center on June 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 920 Church St. Lebanon, PA 17046 for FREE food distribution, information, masks, hand sanitizer, and more! COVID-19 testing for people with symptoms will also be available. Call 717-272-2700 for more information. ... See MoreSee Less

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Disability Empowerment Center

2 days ago

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#DidYouKnow that people with hearing loss and some people with #disabilities rely on your lips and facial expression to communicate?

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Your mouth and eyes reveal visual information like emotion, tone of voice and even American Sign Language grammar.

😷 It is important to wear a mask for protection from #COVID19; however, this can pose a communication barrier for some.

Why is the clear mask the best mask to facilitate communication?

Photo of an individual wearing a regular mask: 50% to 85% of the message is lost!

Photo of an individual wearing a mask with a clear panel: 100% of the message is received!

Here are several different options for directions on how to make your own mask with a clear panel.

➡️ www.instructables.com/id/Face-Mask-Adapted-for-Deaf-DeafBlind-and-Hard-of-H/

➡️ www.adultadvocacycenters.org/news/pattern-for-mask-with-clear-window-panel-now-available/

➡️ www.hsdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/HSDC-Instructions-for-Clear-Window-Masks.pdf

➡️ wnyfightingcovid.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/happy-turtle.pdf

The Deaf Community, Etsy and local mask makers may be able to assist as well.

This resource was developed for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Programs by the ASERT Collaborative. ... See MoreSee Less

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Disability Empowerment Center

2 days ago

From Lancaster Stands Up..It's voting day! Polls are open from 7am-8pm. We are currently in the middle of a pandemic, and we want every person to stay as safe as possible if you are going to the polls. Here are some tips:
1. Wear a mask 😷
2. Stay 6 feet apart from others while standing in line 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♂️
3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands 🖐
4. Wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer 💦👐

Use this link to find your polling place 🗳https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pa…/pollingplaceinfo.aspx

or check here if you know your voting district/precinct: www.co.lancaster.pa.us/319/Polling-Locations

With the advent of mail-in balloting, changes to voting machines and impacts of COVID-19, there are a number of likely scenarios that could occur that might impede voters. Here is a guide for how best to address these issues, should they arise: l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F1i3VusO8ZRo344JvgGBjFBbBQH0... ... See MoreSee Less

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