Effective Communication

Communication Access Tips for People with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that people with disabilities can receive and communicate information as effectively as people without disabilities

The concept of “effective communication” is often accomplished through the use of auxiliary aids and services such as communication devices, specific software, or service providers such as readers, sign language interpreters, etc. On this page, you will find resources for communicating effectively with individuals with a variety of disabilities and listings of CCSF – approved vendors that provide these services. For additional information or resources not listed here, please feel free to contact the Mayor’s Office on Disability.

Resources

Blind and Low Vision

Low vision and blindness are two distinct conditions related to vision impairment, but they differ in severity and impact on a person's vision.

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

Deaf, deaf, deafened and Hard-of-Hearing

The Deaf, deaf, deafened and hard-of-hearing community is diverse.

Autism Spectrum

Tips for Communicating with People on the Autism Spectrum

Intellectual Disabilities

Tips for Communicating with People who have Intellectual Disabilities

Learning Disabilities

Tips for Communicating with People who have Learning Disabilities

Partner agencies

Office on Disability and Accessibility