Deaf Association Sues Trump for Lack of ASL Interpreters at Press Briefings

White House sued for ending sign language access at press briefings

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the White House, seeking the immediate reinstatement of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters at official press briefings, according to a statement by the organization.

Deaf Americans sue Trump over lack of sign language interpreters for White House events

A 2020 court ruling mandated the White House provide real-time translations via American Sign Language. President Trump halted their use in January.

The White House is sued over lack of sign language interpreters at press briefings

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) has filed a federal lawsuit against the White House over a lack of American Sign Language interpreters at media briefings.

White House sued for abruptly halting services for deaf when Trump took office

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) sued the White House for allegedly violating federal law and the U.S. Constitution by declining to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters at prominent events like briefings and press conferences.According to the 25-page suit, the White House abru...

Deaf association sues Trump for lack of ASL interpreters at press briefings

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) sued President Donald Trump and several co-defendants for failing to provide qualified ASL interpreters at public press briefings and similar events.

WFDB Publishes Statement on Deafblind Interpreting – WFDB

We have issued a powerful public statement calling for fair, recognition and compensation for deafblind interpreters/guide-interpreters at international events, forums, and high-level meetings. As the global voice of persons with deafblindness—one of the most underrepresented and diverse disability groups—WFDB continues to champion equitable access to information and communication for all. The statement underscores the urgent […]