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Directives 0640.36, Communication with Members of the d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities, and 0640.37, Communication with Persons Who Have Limited English Proficiency - Executive Summary

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Effective date

February 12, 2025

Description of change

The Bureau created separate directives to provide clearer guidance regarding communicating with people who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing and people who have limited English proficiency.

Code, charter, policy effected

0640.36 Communication with Members of the d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities

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640.36-and-640.37_20250113_ES-pkg.pdf 825.77 KB

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Directives 0640.36, Communication with Members of the d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities, and 0640.37, Communication with Persons Who Have Limited English Proficiency - Executive Summary

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