White House adding sign language interpreter for briefings

The Biden administration is adding a sign language interpreter to its daily press briefings.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced the move during Monday’s briefing, and an interpreter could be seen on the White House’s YouTube stream of the event.

Psaki said President Joe Biden “is committed to building an America that is more inclusive, more just and more accessible for every American, including Americans with disabilities and their families.”

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Inauguration praised for inclusive messaging, including ASL Pledge of Allegiance

The inauguration of President Joe Biden included several inclusive moments for the disability community, leading to praise from viewers and advocates.

The most talked about moment occurred early in the ceremony: Georgia firefighter Andrea Hall led the Pledge of Allegiance in American Sign Language and in spoken word.

Read the rest at https://www.today.com/health/firefighter-andrea-hall-signs-pledge-allegiance-inauguration-t206318?cid=sm_npd_td_fb_ma.

Biden-Harris Inauguration in ASL

Watch the 2021 inauguration speeches, performances, and events with an ASL interpreter! You can watch the entire program here or catch selected highlights listed below.

Watch this news summary in ASL about the inauguration from DPAN-TV.

– Thanks to ASDC, https://deafchildren.org/2021/01/biden-harris-inauguration-in-asl.

Note: Other accessible options can be found at https://bideninaugural.org/accessibility including audio description and cued speech.