These are pocket-sized communication cards. They are formatted to fold down to the size of a business card

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The cards can be:

• Filled out by hand, or

• Edited digitally and then printed.
   

The purpose of these cards is to support fast, clear communication.

They can be handed to, or worn in a badge holder for visibility for:

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• A community support person, or

• Anyone providing direct assistance

• Or to clearly communicate a person’s access needs if they are in ICE custody.

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Safety Planning

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We recommend creating a safety plan that includes at least two emergency contacts. Emergency contacts can share sensitive or necessary information if they are contacted.

Some information needs to remain private and only be shared when necessary.

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Language Versions.

Each file includes:

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• One page for English-speaking individuals

• One page for non-English-speaking individuals
   

Printing and Editing

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The document is a PDF. You can type information into the PDF using a PDF editor. Cards are formatted for front-and-back printing. English and non-English pages are in the same document, so you must select which page to print.In general, there are 6 cards per one 8 x 11 sheet of paper 

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Important Note

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These cards are not perfect. They are offered due to urgency, with harm reduction, access, and community care as the primary goals.

Each card has four sections. The sections are spaced so the card can be folded to business-card size.

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Section 1: Identification Statement

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Text reads:

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“READ ME. I AM DEAFBLIND.”

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(This section is intended to get attention and communicate disability status immediately.)

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Section 2: Communication and Safety Information

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Text states the following (presented as separate statements for clarity):

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• I am deaf and blind.
   

• I may not be able to hear or see you.
   

• Get my attention first.
   

• Please approach me from the front.
   

• You may tap my shoulder to get my attention.
   

• I need alternative communication.
   

• Go slowly and stay patient.
   

• You may offer your shoulder or elbow to guide me.
   

• Tell me when you are leaving.
   

• I may be in distress.
   

For non-English versions, an additional statement is included:

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English is not my primary language.

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Section 3: Accessible Communication Methods

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This section allows the person to choose which alternative communication gives them access. Text at the top reads:

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“The following options can help us communicate together.”

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Each option has a selectable box.

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Options for English-Speaking Individuals:

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• Writing capital letters on my hand

• Tactile sign language or tactile interpreter

• Screen or digital braille communicator

• Blank line to write an option

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Options for Non-English-Speaking Individuals:

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• My language is: (blank space to write language)

• Writing capital letters on my hand

• Tactile sign language or tactile interpreter

• Screen or digital braille communicator

• Blank line to write an option

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Section 4: Update for the 4 steps 

Text asks:

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Back of the Card: Emergency and Medical Information

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The back of the card contains writable lines for the following information:

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Emergency Contacts

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• Emergency Contact 1: Name and phone number

• Emergency Contact 2: Name and phone number
   

Legal Information

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• Lawyer’s name or firm

• Lawyer’s phone number
   

Medical Information

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• Medical conditions or allergies (two lines)

• Urgent medical conditions (two lines)
   

Additional Information

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The remaining half of the card includes:

• A section titled “Additional Information”

• Fourteen blank lines for writing important notes

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