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.
In the first of #ConversationsWithCorey, Corey shares the importance of authentic representation during simulated learning experiences.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In a blog I wrote last month titled, 17 Frustrations Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals Experience In Healthcare Settings, I shared it is critical to review and revise your communication access policy and internal procedures to fix any outstanding communication access barriers Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals face. In this post, I’m going to […]