988 accessibility expansion
is available for download and use in reporting, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
To connect directly to a trained 988 Lifeline counselor in ASL, callers who are Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened can click the"ASL Now" button onand follow the prompts. Direct dialing to 988 from a videophone will be available in the coming weeks, and in the meantime, ASL callers can call 1-800-273-TALK from their videophone to reach ASL services.
“Millions of people in the Deaf community will now have access to the crucial support available through the 988 Lifeline,” said Alison Barkoff, who leads the U.S. Administration for Community Living. “The addition of American Sign Language services to the 988 Lifeline is another important step toward our goal of ensuring that all Americans – regardless of disability or age – can get the health care and supportive services they need to thrive.
“The rollout of the 988 ASL services is a testament to our commitment to building a world where emotional support is available around the clock for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals. In a world where communication is the bridge to understanding, videophone provides individuals access to therapists, counselors, and support groups through sign language,” said Dr. Tia Dole, Chief 988 Lifeline Officer at Vibrant Emotional Health.
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