Accessibility for Deaf Federal Employees Under Scrutiny
Advocates warn that Trump's policies may have led to the loss of ASL interpreting services for deaf federal employees, potentially violating disability rights laws and decreasing accessibility in federal workplaces.
Advocates for deaf employees have raised alarms that President Donald Trump's policies regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) may have resulted in some deaf federal employees losing access to critical American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services and necessary accommodations.