DeafHealth

Did you know that over 70% of doctors recognize that they are at risk of a lawsuit under the ADA for not providing accommodations? That’s why DeafHealth is here to break barriers by empowering YOU with accessible healthcare content and support in ASL. Join us and be part of the change at www.deafhealthaccess.org. [Video Description: The post has a video thumbnail of a faded white background of a doctor holding hands with another individual. The top text has "Deaf. Healthy. DeafHealth" in alternating light blue and dark blue font. The bottom text has “Learn more at” in rose font, and under the text lists www.deafhealthaccess.org” in white font with a rose background. In the video: A young woman with brown curly hair is sitting in front of the camera with shelves, books, and decorative items behind her. She is wearing a rose shirt with gold wire-framed glasses. Transcript: Lack of access for the deaf community in healthcare is a serious problem. Nearly 70% of physicians recognized that they are at risk of a lawsuit under the ADA for not providing accommodations. That’s unacceptable. We see that there are many barriers in healthcare, and we want to break these barriers down. But how do we plan on doing that? We want to empower you with accessible healthcare content and support in ASL. JOIN US and be part of the change. [The screen fades to show a thumbnail of a faded white background of a doctor holding hands with another individual] Deaf. Healthy. DeafHealth. Learn more at www.deafhealthaccess.org] . . . #DeafHealth #LearnFromDeafPeople #ASL #Deaf #AmericanSignLanguage #SignLanguage #DeafEcosystem #DeafAwareness #DeafCommunity #DeafPride #DeafCulture #DeafWellness #Communication #Health #Access #ASLVideos?

For Ashley W., a pharmacist and founder of Med Max Consulting LLC, the lack of accessible telehealth options can mean long, inconvenient trips to the doctor. 'As both a healthcare provider and a patient, I have yet to find any accessible telehealth services,' Dr. Walker explains. 'It's incredibly frustrating that I am forced to make long trips—often over four hours—just to visit a doctor's office due to the lack of accessibility.' Dr. Walker is a member of the Deaf Patient Coalition, hosted by DeafHealth as part of the “Building Capacity for Deaf American Sign Language Users in Virtual Healthcare PCOR/CER” project, which is funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EACB-35309). To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/ggHiuuqm. For project updates, follow us on social media or sign up with your email at https://lnkd.in/e6AAs9bk. #Telehealth #Access #Research . . . #LearnFromDeafPeople #ASL #Deaf #AmericanSignLanguage #SignLanguage #DeafEcosystem #DeafAwareness #DeafCommunity #DeafPride #DeafCulture #DeafWellness #Communication #Health #ASLVideos #DeafHealth #PCORI [Video Description: The post has a centered image of Dr. Walker, a brown female with hair in braided updo, wearing two hearing aids and a white coat. A navy bubble below in white text reads “As both a healthcare provider and a patient, I have yet to find any accessible telehealth services. It's incredibly frustrating that I am forced to make long trips—often over four hours—just to visit a doctor's office due to the lack of accessibility.” There is navy text at the bottom stating, "The 'Building Capacity for Deaf American Sign Language Users in Virtual Healthcare PCOR/CER' project was funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EACB-35309).]

Change must be systematic, according to Jan Withers, Chair of the Board of Directors for TDIforAccess (TDI) and retired Director of the Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. ‘A systems-level change in healthcare is needed to ensure that every deaf patient experiences communication equity, whether their healthcare encounter is in person or virtual,’ Jan emphasizes. Jan is a member of the Deaf Patient Coalition, hosted by DeafHealth as part of the “Building Capacity for Deaf American Sign Language Users in Virtual Healthcare PCOR/CER” project, which is funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EACB-35309). To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/ggHiuuqm. For project updates, follow us on social media or sign up with your email at https://lnkd.in/e6AAs9bk. #Telehealth #Access #Research . . . #LearnFromDeafPeople #ASL #Deaf #AmericanSignLanguage #SignLanguage #DeafEcosystem #DeafAwareness #DeafCommunity #DeafPride #DeafCulture #DeafWellness #Communication #Health #ASLVideos #DeafHealth #PCORI [Video Description: The post has a centered image of Jan, a white female with blue eyes with short curly gray hair, wearing a dark blazer. A navy bubble below in white text reads “A systems-level change in healthcare is needed to ensure that every deaf patient experiences communication equity, whether their healthcare encounter is in person or virtual.” There is navy text at the bottom stating, "The 'Building Capacity for Deaf American Sign Language Users in Virtual Healthcare PCOR/CER' project was funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EACB-35309).]

We join our friends in the Deaf and hard of hearing community in extending our sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Frank Robert Turk, Sr. and Marlene Turk for their sudden, devastating loss. Dr. Turk and Marlene lost their lives to carbon monoxide poisoning - a potentially avoidable, yet all-too-common tragedy. For the Deaf and hard of hearing community, auditory-only alarms are not just inconvenient; they are life-threatening. Yet, alternative emergency safety devices remain expensive and rare to find. The Turks’ story highlights a common barrier for members of this community. We are thankful for those committed to driving actionable change and ensuring accessibility and safety for all. After all, safety is not a luxury - it’s a human right. Let’s start asking ourselves how we can create an accessible world where safety is prioritized for everyone. #TheDDBHHTax? #AccessForAll #SafetyMatters

Ensuring accessible telehealth is crucial for providing equitable healthcare to people with disabilities. No one should be left out of the digital healthcare revolution. Accessible telehealth platforms are key to ensuring inclusive care. Click this link to learn more about the bill and sign on as a supporter! https://lnkd.in/gDPgpNuD Hashtags: #TDIForAccess #CVTA #TelehealthAccessibility

Navigating the healthcare system isn’t always simple for deaf patients. For Darian, Executive Director of DEAF, Inc. (Boston, MA), telehealth has been challenging when systems aren’t built with accessibility in mind. 'It starts with making an appointment, and the only option is a voice call,' Darian explains. 'After navigating the system and informing them that I am deaf, they realized that their telehealth system wouldn’t work without an interpreter.' Darian is a member of the Deaf Patient Coalition, hosted by DeafHealth as part of the “Building Capacity for Deaf American Sign Language Users in Virtual Healthcare PCOR/CER” project, which is funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EACB-35309). To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/ggHiuuqm. For project updates, follow us on social media or sign up with your email at https://lnkd.in/e6AAs9bk. #Telehealth #Access #Research . . . #LearnFromDeafPeople #ASL #Deaf #AmericanSignLanguage #SignLanguage #DeafEcosystem #DeafAwareness #DeafCommunity #DeafPride #DeafCulture #DeafWellness #Communication #Health #ASLVideos #DeafHealth #PCORI [Video Description: The post has a centered image of Darian, a Black woman with short black curly hair and black glasses, wearing a pink shirt. A navy bubble below in white text reads “It starts with making an appointment, and the only option is a voice call. After navigating the system and informing them that I am deaf, they realized that their telehealth system wouldn’t work without an interpreter.” There is navy text at the bottom stating, "The 'Building Capacity for Deaf American Sign Language Users in Virtual Healthcare PCOR/CER' project was funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EACB-35309).]

Due to the uncertainty in the public health sector, I noticed that there weren't any videos in American Sign Language (ASL) discussing what is currently happening with the measles or H5N1 (HPAI) outbreaks. I wanted to close the gap with essential information made by health officials by creating videos in ASL to provide access to the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community. This way, the community can protect themselves and be properly informed. I decided to make videos in ASL and upload them to Substack. I plan on making more videos on various communicable and infectious diseases, along with updated information about the outbreaks. All videos will come with English captions, an English transcript, and a video description. I have included a link to my Substack. https://lnkd.in/e-fxwGK6

For Corey Axelrod, Founder and CEO of 2axend, ensuring accessible telehealth is more than just a goal—it’s a mission to empower the Deaf community. 'As a Deaf consumer, I have encountered accessibility challenges with telehealth, such as the lack of interpreters and captions,' Corey shares. 'My professional goal is to ensure our community has equitable access to healthcare and can be actively involved in their own care.' Corey is a member of the Deaf Patient Coalition, hosted by DeafHealth as part of the “Building Capacity for Deaf American Sign Language Users in Virtual Healthcare PCOR/CER” project, which is funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EACB-35309). To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/ggHiuuqm. For project updates, follow us on social media or sign up with your email at https://lnkd.in/e6AAs9bk. #Telehealth #Access #Research . . . #LearnFromDeafPeople #ASL #Deaf #AmericanSignLanguage #SignLanguage #DeafEcosystem #DeafAwareness #DeafCommunity #DeafPride #DeafCulture #DeafWellness #Communication #Health #ASLVideos #DeafHealth #PCORI [Video Description: The post has a centered image of Corey, a white male with brown hair and beard, wearing a charcoal-colored suit jacket and light blue shirt. A navy bubble below in white text reads “As a Deaf consumer, I have encountered accessibility challenges with telehealth, such as the lack of interpreters and captions. My professional goal is to ensure our community has equitable access to healthcare and can be actively involved in their own care.” There is navy text at the bottom stating, "The 'Building Capacity for Deaf American Sign Language Users in Virtual Healthcare PCOR/CER' project was funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EACB-35309).]

NOW RECRUITING! In the past month, have you experienced trauma-related stress and alcohol use? If YES, this study may be right for you! WHO CAN JOIN? - Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing - Fluent in ASL - 18 years and older - Alcohol use in the past month - Trauma-related stress in the past month POSSIBLE BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE: - 12 virtual counseling sessions at no cost - Learning skills to manage trauma and addiction - Earning $$ for completing 5 online surveys throughout the course of the study INTERESTED? Contact?[email protected]

For Dr. Christopher Moreland, a deaf physician, Professor of Internal Medicine, and Interim Division Chief of Hospital Medicine from the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, telehealth holds enormous promise to bridge gaps in healthcare access—if designed inclusively. 'As a deaf person and physician, I have seen firsthand the challenges of inaccessible telehealth,' Dr. Moreland shares. 'However, I also see vast potential for technology to help bridge access in healthcare.' Dr. Moreland is a member of the Deaf Patient Coalition, hosted by DeafHealth as part of the “Building Capacity for Deaf American Sign Language Users in Virtual Healthcare PCOR/CER” project, which is funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EACB-35309). To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/ggHiuuqm. For project updates, follow us on social media or sign up with your email at https://lnkd.in/e6AAs9bk. #Telehealth #Access #Research . . . #LearnFromDeafPeople #ASL #Deaf #AmericanSignLanguage #SignLanguage #DeafEcosystem #DeafAwareness #DeafCommunity #DeafPride #DeafCulture #DeafWellness #Communication #Health #ASLVideos #DeafHealth #PCORI [Video Description: The post has a centered image of Dr. Christopher Moreland, a white man with short brown hair and glasses, wearing a blue shirt, tie, and brown sport coat. A navy bubble below in white text reads “As a deaf person and physician, I have seen firsthand the challenges of inaccessible telehealth. However, I also see vast potential for technology to help bridge access in healthcare.” There is navy text at the bottom stating, "The 'Building Capacity for Deaf American Sign Language Users in Virtual Healthcare PCOR/CER' project was funded through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EACB-35309).]