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✅ Why Does Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) Matter for Employers? RCC matters because it helps employers set their employees who have hearing or speech disabilities up for success!

1. RCC Supports Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance.

2. Meets Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Accessibility Standards.

3. Aligns Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination based on disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.


Get started with RCC today! RelayTexas.com

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This October, we're proud to recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and this year's theme, "Celebrating Value and Talent." NDEAM honors the skills, achievements, and contributions that people with disabilities bring to America's workplaces, communities, and economy every day.

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate NDEAM at your organization? Start by helping your entire staff learn how to communicate effectively and inclusively with people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and/or have speech differences.

Schedule a no-cost relay services presentation with one of our outreach specialists and empower your team with practical knowledge that can help create a more inclusive workplace. Relaytexas.com

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Today's Topic: No Access Without National Sign Language 🤟🌍

Accessibility is a fundamental human right, but for Deaf people, true accessibility cannot exist without national sign languages.

Access to public services, education, healthcare, employment, emergency information, and everyday communication depends on the availability of national sign language services and inclusive communication practices. When national sign languages are recognized, promoted, and supported, Deaf people can fully participate in society and exercise their rights on an equal basis with others.

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Today's Topic: Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights 🌍🤟

Declaring Deaf people’s human rights is more than a statement. It is a call to action to ensure these rights are recognized, respected, and fully implemented in every aspect of life for Deaf people around the world. Together, we can help build a more accessible, inclusive, and equitable world where Deaf people’s human rights are upheld and celebrated.

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Sign language may not be universal, but love, acceptance, and accessibility always will be! Happy !

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Today's topic: The Right to a Quality Multilingual Inclusive Education.

Education is a fundamental human right, and every Deaf child deserves access to a high-quality, inclusive education. For Deaf learners, education in their national sign language is essential for language development, academic success, cultural identity, and full participation in society.

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Employee happiness starts with workplace inclusion.

When employees who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind or have speech differences have access to effective communication tools, they can fully participate in meetings, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute their best work with confidence.

Relay Texas helps remove communication barriers by providing accessible ways to make and receive phone calls, connect with customers, communicate with coworkers, and stay engaged in workplace activities.

The impact goes beyond accessibility. Employees who have the tools they need to communicate effectively often experience:

✅ Greater independence and confidence
✅ Increased engagement and collaboration
✅ Reduced stress and communication fatigue
✅ Stronger connections with colleagues and customers
✅ A more positive and inclusive workplace experience

Organizations that invest in communication access send a powerful message: every employee deserves the opportunity to succeed. Connect with Relay Texas today to set up an in-person presentation with an outreach specialist so you can unlock greater happiness at work for your co-workers and employees.

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Today’s topic highlights the World Federation of the Deaf’s (WFD) celebration of 20 years of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the recognition of national sign languages.

Twenty years after the adoption of the CRPD, recognizing and promoting national sign languages remains essential to advancing Deaf people’s human rights. This milestone is an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring Deaf individuals have full access, equal opportunities, and the ability to participate fully in all aspects of society.

Relay Texas supports the Deaf Community by ensuring that everyone living or working in Texas can use relay services at no cost.

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September 21-27 is the International Week of Deaf People! 🌍🤟

This year’s theme, "Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights," highlights the importance of promoting, protecting, and advancing the rights of Deaf people worldwide.

Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing daily topics from the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) to raise awareness, encourage advocacy, and celebrate Deaf culture, language, and community.

Learn more about this global week of celebration and activism here: 🔗 https://wfdeaf.org/international-week-of-deaf-people-2026/

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Ahoy mateys! It be talk like a pirate day! How many of these pirate-themed signs do ye plan to use today?

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