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Council Member Brooks-Powers advocates for Intro 138-A on public service announcements in American Sign Language
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Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers delivers remarks in support of Introduction 138-A, which ensures public service announcements in American Sign Language on NYC kiosks. She emphasizes the importance of accessibility and inclusion for the deaf and hard of hearing community in accessing public information and emergency services.
- The bill requires PSAs featuring American Sign Language and captions on Link NYC kiosks
- Brooks-Powers highlights services like text to 911 and video relay services that many in the deaf community are unaware of
- She urges her colleagues to support the legislation, citing it as a step towards a more inclusive and equitable city
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
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Thank you.
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Today, I'm proud that the council will vote on intro one thirty eight ensuring that our deaf and hard of hearing neighbors are fully included in the city's public communication and emergency services.
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I wanna thank speaker Adams for her leadership and chair Gutierrez for her partnership in advancing this critical legislation.
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Accessibility is not optional.
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It is essential.
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Every New Yorker regardless of ability deserves equal access to important public information and emergency resources.
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While progress has been made, many in the deaf and hard hearing community are still unaware of services like text to 911 and video relay services.
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This bill ensures that these resources are prominently promoted through public service announcements on link NYC kiosks featuring American sign language and captions to make information truly accessible.
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Beyond raising awareness, this effort reinforces a simple but powerful message.
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New York City is committed to inclusion.
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By ensuring that public messaging reach reaches all communities, we are building a safer, more connected, and more equitable city.
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I am deeply grateful to the advocates and stakeholders who have pushed for these necessary changes.
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Together, we are making meaningful progress towards a more inclusive future.
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I urge my colleagues to support intro one thirty eight.
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Thank you.