SEPTEMBER CELEBRATES:

“In the United States, approximately 30 million people (1 out of 8) over age 12 have hearing loss in both ears. About 2 children of every 1,000 in the United States are born with a degree of hearing loss in one or both ears.”
(https://gladinc.org/deaf-awareness-month-september-2024/)

Deaf Awareness Month is celebrated in September to raise awareness of the needs and identity of people who are deaf or hard of hearing. It is a time to recognize Deaf culture and history, and to promote social inclusion and accessibility. (https://deafwebsites.com/deaf-awareness-month-milestones-and-challenges/)

“What you Should Say to People Who have Hearing Loss,” an article by Gael Hannan – Hard of Hearing Advocate
https://canadianaudiologist.ca/what-you-should-say-to-people-who-have-hearing-loss/

NCSC Bench Card: Hearings with Sign Language Interpreters
www.ncsc.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/59433/Sign-Language-Benchcard-01.07.2021.pdf

- Brought to you by the Clark County District Court Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

District Court’s statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion values:

Here in District Court, we strongly believe in the value and the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to making them central to our mission and vision as we serve our community and each other.

We celebrate diversity, because it brings innovation and offers unique perspectives and learning opportunities.

We are intentional with advancing equity, because it allows all of us to achieve great things while honoring individual uniqueness.

We champion inclusion, because when we belong, we are free to be our genuine best selves and build meaningful partnerships. 

To learn more about our work and the Court’s DE&I initiatives, please email your questions to: DistrictCourtDEI@clark.wa.gov