👋 September is Deaf Awareness Month, a time to celebrate deaf culture and the importance of American Sign Language (ASL). At the Massachusetts DOC, our ASL Interpreters, Frank Rich and Simon Martinez, play a vital role in ensuring equal access for deaf and hard-of-hearing incarcerated individuals. From orientations and hearings to classes and services, they help make sure everyone has the opportunity to fully participate. 🎥 Hear from Frank Rich as he shares what this work means to him and why