1️⃣ Open Captioning in Movies & Theaters
Motion: I, _________ (Name), move that VAD supports open captioning in movies and theaters across Virginia to ensure Deaf & Hard of Hearing Virginians can fully access entertainment independently.
Blurb: Promote statewide access to movies with open captions, enhancing inclusion and independence.
Lead: Jamie Berke
Seconded: __________
Interested in helping? Contact: secretary2527@vad.org
2️⃣ Closed Captioning in Public Venues
Motion: I, _________ (Name), move that VAD endorses closed captioning in public venues, including restaurants, bars, TVs, and hospitals, to ensure essential information is accessible to Deaf & Hard of Hearing Virginians.
Blurb: Increase accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in all public settings, supporting equity and inclusion.
Lead: Jamie Berke
Seconded: __________
Interested in helping? Contact: secretary2527@vad.org
3️⃣ Virginia Sign Language Interpreter Standards
Motion: I, _________ (Name), move that VAD supports statewide standards for sign language interpreters to ensure professional, standardized interpretation in education and public services.
Blurb: Strengthen interpretation quality across Virginia to improve accessibility in education, government, and public programs.
Lead: Cindy Burton
Seconded: __________
Interested in helping? Contact: secretary2527@vad.org
4️⃣ Interpreter Licensure / Certification
Motion: I, _________ (Name), move that VAD advocates for licensure and certification requirements for sign language interpreters in Virginia.
Blurb: Standardize interpreter qualifications to ensure high-quality interpretation for the Deaf community statewide.
Lead: Cindy Burton
Seconded: __________
Interested in helping? Contact: secretary2527@vad.org