Get Involved – Visit the Discussion Groups
We are excited to have you join the project! If you are interested in joining our Listservs, there is information below the form as to the various groups that you can join. We will add you to these groups once we receive your form. Thank you.
Information about each Listserv Group:
This group is designed exclusively for members of the Deaf and hard of hearing communities to share insights, concerns, and expertise in an effort to educate others about abuse and criminal victimization in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. Discussions of Deaf culture and issues of importance to these communities are also welcomed. To post to the group: To see postings in this group: https://disabilitywithoutabuse.topicbox.com/groups/deaf
This group will address sexual, physical, and emotional abuse of people with disabilities in nursing homes and group homes. Caretaker abuse, prosecution strategies, and law enforcement involvement will also be discussed.
To see postings to this group: https://disabilitywithoutabuse.topicbox.com/groups/nursing-homes-and-group-homes
To send email to this group:
This group will address issues concerning people with disabilities and COVID-19, sharing information, resources, and expertise on how COVID-19 affects public policy concerning people with disabilities, how the ADA applies to the provision of services, and other information of interest to people with disabilities concerned about COVID-19.
To send email to this group:
To see postings to this group: https://disabilitywithoutabuse.topicbox.com/groups/covid-and-pwd
This group will set forth subjects and schedules for online discussions. We will be using Join.me, GoogleMeet (provides captioning), and zoom. We will send out invitations to this group in advance of online meetings. Check back for upcoming discussions, and send your suggestions for topics to . Please include your email address and phone number when submitting suggestions.
To see postings to this group:
https://disabilitywithoutabuse.topicbox.com/groups/online-discussions-topics-and