Supporting Deaf New Mainers: ASL Red Card for Immigration Encounters

The Maine Association of the Deaf recognizes the unique challenges faced by Deaf New Mainers when interacting with immigration officials. To ensure our community is informed and empowered, we have translated the “Red Card” developed by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center: https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas.

The Red Card provides essential information and instructions for individuals encountering immigration officials. Our ASL translation makes this vital resource accessible to Deaf New Mainers, enabling them to effectively understand and exercise their rights.

Key Features of the ASL Red Card:

• Clear and Concise ASL Interpretation: The Red Card is translated into high-quality ASL, accessible by a QR Code inside the fold.
• Crucial Information: The card outlines essential rights, including the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and the right to contact a consulate.
• Easy to Share: The ASL Red Card can be easily shared and distributed within the Deaf community.

Empowering Deaf New Mainers:

We believe that access to information is crucial for the well-being of our community. By providing the ASL Red Card, we aim to:

Promote safety: Ensure that Deaf New Mainers can navigate immigration-related situations effectively and safely.

Increase awareness: Educate Deaf New Mainers about their rights during immigration encounters.

Reduce anxiety: Provide a valuable tool to help Deaf individuals feel more confident and prepared.

Easy to Share: The ASL Red Card is available in a downloadable PDF format. We encourage you to download, print, and distribute these cards within the Deaf community. We recommend printing the PDF on red cardstock with white ink for optimal visibility and impact.

Red Card in Other Languages:

The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) also provides the Red Card in 16 languages. You can find more information and download these versions at the ILRC website: https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas.

Disclaimer: This resource is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.