NYC voter guides will now have sign language option

By Victoria Merlino

Deaf New Yorkers will now have the opportunity to view voter guides in American Sign Language, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio, as the city government tries to lower barriers deaf residents may face while trying to vote.

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Representative Meeting updates…

Feta Fernsler, Delaware Association of the Deaf President, met with Representatives Quinton Johnson (Middletown) and Valerie Longhurst (Bear – Feta’s rep based on residency). Spoke of goals we want to work on and build relationship.