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OCR signs effective communication Dear Colleague Letter with the Health Resources and Services Administration

This is an OCR letter to increase awareness of an important issue affecting the provision of medical services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals- the provision of auxiliary aids and services to ensure effective communication.

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Final

Issued by: Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

Issue Date: July 08, 1905

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