Policies and Legislation Affecting Deaf Nonprofits
Deaf Organizations Fund (DOF) is closely monitoring the numerous executive orders, court cases, and ongoing legislation affecting the work and survival of disability organizations and communities. Your organization’s services may be impacted regardless of your funding sources.
This page centralizes information and resources to help deaf nonprofit leaders understand potential effects on your work and operations.
Click the button below to access a curated list of nonprofit resources and strategies submitted by deaf organization leaders. Check this document periodically as new resources will be continually added, and scroll further down to find DOF’s latest webinars and other additional key information.
Upcoming Webinar Alert
Attend our Zoom panel of fellow deaf organization leaders to learn how they are navigating the current crisis.
Panelists:
- Aracelia Aguilar, Empowerment Director,
DeafHope - Darian B. Gambrell, Executive Director,
DEAF, Inc. - Zachary Ennis, Executive Director,
Rochester Deaf Kitchen
Webinar registrants must be affiliated with a nonprofit organization in order to attend.
This call on April 24th at 2 PM ET will be facilitated in American Sign Language (ASL), with English
voice interpreting and captioning services provided.
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Upcoming Webinar Alert
Attend our Zoom panel of fellow deaf organization leaders to learn how they are navigating the current crisis.
Panelists:
- Aracelia Aguilar, Empowerment Director,
DeafHope - Darian B. Gambrell, Executive Director,
DEAF, Inc. - Zachary Ennis, Executive Director,
Rochester Deaf Kitchen
Webinar registrants must be affiliated with a nonprofit organization in order to attend.
This call on April 24th at 2 PM ET will be facilitated in American Sign Language (ASL), with English voice interpreting and captioning services provided.
Federal Actions Impacting Deaf Nonprofits
The recording of our March 27th webinar led by Maria Wilson and Bobby Siebert is now available.
Key topics:
- Executive Orders: (1) Ending DEIA-related work, and (2) Nonprofits partnering with federal government agencies or those receiving federal funds.
- Texas v. Becerra
Federal Actions Impacting Deaf Nonprofits
The recording of our March 27th webinar led by Maria Wilson and Bobby Siebert is now available.
Key topics:
- Executive Orders: (1) Ending DEIA-related work, and (2) Nonprofits partnering with federal government agencies or those receiving federal funds.
- Texas v. Becerra
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Please click the video to watch it in YouTube and access video transcript and captions.
Executive Orders
Numerous executive orders (EOs) passed by President Trump may directly impact the work of nonprofit organizations. The National Council on Nonprofits held a webinar on February 7 to share more information, and is also continually updating a chart outlining relevant EOs, their impact, and actions being taken.
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Section 504 and Texas v. Becerra
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is a federal law that protects the rights of disabled people. The Texas v. Becerra ongoing lawsuit claims Section 504 is unconstitutional and should be removed. The result of this case could have disastrous impacts on deaf communities and the organizations serving them. Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) provides continuous updates about this case, and has a webpage with detailed information and actions you can take.
Section 504 and Texas v. Becerra
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is a federal law that protects the rights of disabled people. The Texas v. Becerra ongoing lawsuit claims Section 504 is unconstitutional and should be removed. The result of this case could have disastrous impacts on deaf communities and the organizations serving them. Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) provides continuous updates about this case, and has a webpage with detailed information and actions you can take.
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