Communication Intermediaries
Who Needs a Communication Intermediary? Identifying When a CI Is Necessary
Introduction In legal settings—police stations, courtrooms, and lawyer’s offices—clear communication is essential. But for individuals with speech, language, or cognitive disabilities, traditional questioning methods often fail them. Misunderstandings can lead to wrongful accusations, dismissed testimony, or denied legal rights. Communication Intermediaries (CIs) level the playing field. But who truly needs one? And how can professionals…
Read MoreHow Communication Intermediaries Improve Access to Justice
Imagine being unable to tell your side of the story in court—not because you’re guilty, but because no one understands how you communicate. For people with speech, language or cognitive disabilities, this is an unfortunate reality when dealing with legal systems that are not designed for them. Communication Intermediaries (CIs) change that. These trained Speech-Language…
Read MoreWhat Are Communication Intermediaries (CIs) and Why Are They Important?
The ability to communicate is what makes us fundamentally human—yet for individuals with speech, language, or cognitive disabilities, navigating the world in general can be incredibly challenging. But the added pressure, stress and gravity of having a communication disorder and needing to interact in a legal or justice setting can be an insurmountable problem. Communication…
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