Visor Cards Help People Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communicate with Law Enforcement
The Department of Health Services Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing today introduced the communication visor card (PDF), a tool to help drivers who are deaf and hard of hearing communicate with law enforcement. Originally created by the Wisconsin Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (link is external), the updated card seeks to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing communicate with police officers during a traffic stop or road emergency situation.
“By enhancing the communication between law enforcement officers and state residents who are deaf and hard of hearing, the visor cards help us fulfill our mission to protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin,” said State Health Officer Karen McKeown.
Individuals can print the card (PDF) and placement instructions (PDF). To order the cards, send an email to [email protected](link sends e-mail) and include the words “visor card” in the subject line and your full name and address in the email.
Visor Card Survey. Help ODHH get feedback regarding the visor card:
https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4211880/VISOR-CARD-Survey
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