This post was co-authored by Yael Lenga, research intern at 2axend, and Corey Axelrod, founder and CEO of 2axend. — As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is imperative to recognize how much progress has been made since 1990 through the valiant efforts of advocacy […]
These comments hit home. Unfortunately, they happen more often than you may realize. Click here to download a PDF version of the document. — Image Description: The document title, “Comments that Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals Perceive as Insensitive.” The comments are as follows: 1. “We will not be providing captions. However, we’ll be […]
We’re committed to providing educational professionals working with Deaf and hard of hearing students with the necessary resources to ensure students do not fall through the cracks during the coronavirus pandemic. We’re doing this by providing interactive workshops focused on eLearning and how educators can provide student-centric support. One of our newest workshops is “Interpreting […]
As we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) today, we’re putting a different spin on it. We’re releasing our self-assessment tool that allows healthcare education programs to self-assess their program’s ability to effectively prepare students to support Deaf and hard of hearing individuals’ diverse needs. Click here to download the self-assessment tool. Healthcare education professionals, […]
We remain concerned about how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is impacting communication for members of the Deaf and hard of hearing community in various settings, including healthcare. As more and more healthcare organizations are pivoting towards using Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) to minimize exposure to COVID-19, we created a list of tips for healthcare professionals […]
As COVID-19 has altered instruction in K-12 and higher education settings, we’re seeing more and more Deaf and hard of hearing students fall through the cracks. Because there are multiple challenges with eLearning, we created a list of 10 tips for educators, parents/guardians, and, most importantly, students to consider. Click here to download a PDF […]
In light of COVID-19, video conferencing calls can be a great way for working teams to stay connected. However, have you thought about the potential impact these calls may have on your Deaf and hard of hearing colleagues? As Deaf and hard of hearing individuals experience video conference calls differently than hearing individuals, we put […]
Healthcare education professionals, can your students share stories about how your program prepares them to work with Deaf & hard of hearing patients? Click here to see five reasons why your program should consider maximizing these learning opportunities for your students. #DeafInHealthcare
As the coronavirus pandemic has captured international headlines over the several months, millions have taken access to regular updates about the pandemic through the National Public Radio (NPR), televised press conferences and social media for granted, all while not necessarily thinking about how others may be frustrated due to the lack of accessibility. Unfortunately, the […]
Being a Deaf individual during the coronavirus pandemic has been scary. Not only has access to critical information, including press conferences at the federal, state and local levels, been limited, my wife and I worry about communication access at the hospital when our twins are born and during postpartum care. As of right now, we […]