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Residents press council for ASL access, translation and clearer meeting language
Summary
Several callers urged the council to provide American Sign Language interpretation and clearer, plain-language communications for meetings and public comments, saying current accommodations are insufficient.
Multiple callers during the May 15 public comment period urged Detroit council members to improve access for Deaf and hard-of-hearing residents and to use plainer language in public hearings.
“We should always have an ASL translator in person and online at all sessions,” Melissa Love said during public comment, and added: “They have a right to a public comment and they deserve fair treatment.”
Other callers reiterated the request. One speaker identified as not-that-Karen said, “ASL is real. We do need to make…
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