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Communication Access Program

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Hearing Loss is a disability covered under federal, state and local civil rights laws.

CA Unruh Civil Right Act, 1959
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Section 508 o the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) July, 26,1990and California Civil Rights laws.

Join us in advocating for effective communication access for people with hearing loss in Contra Costa, southern Solano, and eastern Alameda counties.

The International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss a T indicates a hearing loop is installed

Ask for the accommodation you need:​

  1. Assistive Listening Systems, hearing loop, FM or infrared
  2. Captions
  3. Translation, American Sign Language

Hearing loops are the assistive listening system of choice for most people with hearing loss who wear hearing aids or have cochlear implants. Click on the purple titles below for additional information:

  1. Too Many People with Hearing Loss Miss Out
  2. Ask for Communication Access
  3. ADA Accommodation Options For Public Venues
  4. Checklist for Providing Effective Communication
  5. Asking Your Audiologist About Telecoils

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