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If you are facing discrimination
or denial of access right now

Document everything

Stay calm and write down:

  • Date, time, and place

  • Names of people involved

  • What was said or refused

  • Documents, emails, or screenshots​

  • What kind of accessibility request? 

Fill Our Urgent
Advocacy Intake Form

CAD steps in when the situation involves your legal rights as a Deaf person. We focus strictly on Deaf rights, language access, and ADA violations.

Learn about your rights as a deaf person

Understand your legal rights to communication access, interpreters, equal treatment, and full participation in schools, workplaces, healthcare, and public services.

Follow the next steps

Follow the next steps to understand what to do, document your situation, and request CAD’s support.

If you are working with Deaf Individual right now 

If you are working with a Deaf person right now, these steps show you how to communicate correctly and avoid any barriers or delays.

Ask Deaf Person

Because every Deaf person communicates differently. Asking ensures you provide the exact access they need, not what you assume they need.

Accessiblity Plan

 

Because communication barriers with Deaf individuals create delays, misunderstandings, and legal risk. A plan ensures you can provide immediate, effective communication without scrambling or causing harm.

Delay Hurts

Delays create confusion, risk harm, and deny the Deaf person equal access. Without immediate communication, decisions can be wrong, unsafe, or illegal.

Learn Resources

Learning these resources ensures hearing people can communicate effectively, follow ADA requirements, and provide safe, equitable services for Deaf community members.

If You Need Professional or Emergency Help

CAD is not an emergency service. We recommend that you register your VRS with Emergency Services. Check whether text-to-911 is available in your area. Be prepared for future emergencies.

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If you are facing an immediate barrier to communication access, discrimination, or an urgent ADA issue, follow these steps and contact CAD. We will guide you to the right resources and support your advocacy needs.

Immediate danger

  • Call 911 or Text-to-911
     

Mental health crisis

Domestic violence or abuse


Legal emergencies

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