In the latest edition of #ConversationsWithCorey, our founder and CEO Corey Axelrod reflects on 2023 by discussing how organizations are now including the topic of accessibility as part of the overarching conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), as well as 2axend’s commitment to scale impact and growth through our own Supplier Diversity program. We’re […]
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 is titled, “Problematic Comments Made to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals in Healthcare Settings.” The comments are as follows: 1) “Can you read lips?” 2) “We […]
Imagine if you had to download an app to access the volume for the pre-game entertainment and halftime show during yesterday’s Super Bowl. You would likely be upset, confused and, perhaps, even angry. Deaf and hard of hearing individuals were told the equivalent of this regarding accessing the sign language performances during the pre-game and […]
In the latest edition of #ConversationsWithCorey, our founder and CEO Corey Axelrod addresses how the disability community has historically marginalized the Deaf community.
In the latest edition of #ConversationsWithCorey, our founder and CEO Corey Axelrod shares his thoughts about how the Deaf community’s separation from the disability community may ultimately impede the community’s desired change and progress.
This post was co-authored by Isabelle Garreaud, legal research intern at 2axend, and Corey Axelrod, founder and CEO of 2axend. — Steve Breyer was unable to take care of his dying mother. Kathryn Arcana and Peggy Merhi were excluded from participating in decision-making while their young son was in the hospital. Dawn Siegel was unable […]
We’re excited to release our self-assessment tool that allows healthcare providers to self-assess their organization’s capacity to satisfy Deaf and hard of hearing individuals’ cultural, social and linguistic needs in clinical settings. Click here to download the self-assessment tool. Healthcare providers, where does your organization rank? #DeafInHealthcare
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 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 […]