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Abstract: 

On January 1, 2014, a pair of deaf and hearing-impaired inmates in Kentucky sued the state asking for interpreter services for medical visits, video phones that allow deaf callers to see sign language, and for a variety of other devices to assist in hearing or communication. The claims are based also on the ADA with Deborah Golden, an attorney for the inmates, suggesting that for these inmates it is like being in solitary confinement, although in the midst of many other people.

Keywords: Adams, et al. v. Kentucky; telecommunications; auxiliary aids and services; prison alerts and announcements; disciplinary proceedings; vocational opportunities

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