State listens to concerns of hearing impaired

WKAR Public Media | By Scott Pohl

Published July 14, 2014 at 12:43 PM EDT

Last week, new regulations took effect governing how sign language interpreters are used is places like courtrooms and hospitals in Michigan.The changes will affect not only Michigan’s deaf and hard of hearing population, but interpreters as well.

Current State speaks with Leslee Fritz, deputy director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, about the new rules.

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