With many people in prisons that are not heard, there is an organization called "Helping Educate to Advance the Rights of the Deaf" (HEARD) that strives to fight for the rights of Deaf prisoners. While prisoners have it hard, Deaf prisoners are often in the worst place possible at the wrong time.
The #DeafInPrison Campaign, which officially launches on June 27th, aims to start a national conversation about these concerns and to compel corrective and preventive action.
We are asking that you watch "Deaf In Prison," then share your reactions, your story, or any information you have on social media using #DeafInPrison. This link will be available for 48 hours beginning at 12:00 a.m. (EST), Friday, June 27.
More than ten organizations across the nation will host viewings and more hundreds of people will watch the film individually. Help us start a national dialogue about Deaf and Disabled prisoners after you watch this powerful documentary.
Video by BEHEARDDC
This Al Jazeera America exclusive investigation, which originally aired in December 2013, features interviews from HEARD board members Pat Bliss & Talila "TL" Lewis; Deaf prisoners from HEARD's Deaf & Deaf-Blind Prisoner Database, the only national database of Deaf prisoners; Felix Garcia, HEARD's longest-serving Deaf wrongfully convicted prisoner; and family members of Deaf prisoners.
HEARD worked with Al Jazeera America producers for more than two years on this project & we are humbled and grateful for their support of our efforts.
Please help amplify the Deaf Access to Justice Movement by sharing what you learn and asking others to watch.
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