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The library has officially confirmed the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness program will remain open. It has been a long and exhausting process to protect these resources but we have finally succeeded. I am grateful for your help and we will be keeping a close eye on the library …

July 12, 2011

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Program

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Program

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Started by Anonymous 15 years, 1 month ago
New Jersey State Library - Talking Book and Braille Center has made the decision to end its Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness program on July 29, 2011. The state Library for the Blind & Handicapped will just focus on the Blind-talking books and Braille center and eliminate the Deaf program entirely. This is a one of a kind resource center located in Trenton, NJ focusing on the Deaf community. Programs that will be lost are Books, Videotapes, Magazines, Reference Materials, focusing on Deafhood, Deaf Culture, interpreting, family support, Deaf and Blind, Hard of hearing, CI’s, education, religion, language development and so much more. Equipment education and lending for assisted devices. As well as the state renowned and only in library ASL Story time!

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Updates

June 27, 2011

Seeing this grow is exhausting but it reminds me why I started this fight in the first place. I honestly thought we would be ignored by now but this momentum is keeping me moving forward.

Reached 100 supporters

June 27, 2011

6 Comments

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Jessica Yamamoto
15 years ago Featured

DONT CUT THIS PROGRAM! it matters so much to so many families who rely on those resources for deaf education. stop ignoring us.

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Kevin Griffin
15 years ago Featured

We need this center. The equipment lending is a lifeline for people who cant afford these devices on their own.

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Mike Nair
15 years ago Featured

Keep this center open. It is the only resource we have in Jersey. Very disappointed in this decision.

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Lisa McBride
15 years ago Featured

So sad to hear this news. These books and videos are impossible to find elsewhere. Please reconsider.

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Sarah Warner
15 years ago Featured

This is ridiculous. My kids love the ASL story time. Why would they cut the only place that actually accommodates our community?

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David Anderson
15 years ago Featured

The library should be for everyone not just the blind. People in the deaf community deserve access too.

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