Explores a lack of consistency between national surveys with how questions about seeing and hearing limitations are asked. Read More
Promoting health equity for deaf patients through the electronic health record
Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who use ASL to communicate are understudied in health services research. This study presents barriers to improving health equity for this population due to the misclassification of ASL. It also highlights areas for improvement. Read More
Deaf Weight Wise: A novel randomized clinical trial with Deaf sign language users
Thid research addresses the lack of scientifically supported weight management programs specifically designed for the Deaf population Read More
Hearing Disorders and Deafness
Topic page defining and explaining hearing disorders and deafness Read More
The SHARE Approach—Overcoming Communication Barriers With Your Patients: A Reference Guide for Health Care Providers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Guidance for health care providers on improving communication with patients and overcoming language, hearing, and visual barriers Read More
Screening for Hearing Loss in Older Adults
Recommendations from USPSTF on screening for hearing loss in men and womenages 50 and older Read More
Effective Communication for Persons Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Lists and explains the laws and regulations OCR enforces seeking to ensure effective communication with persons who are deaf or hard of hearing Read More
Clinical Research Guidelines on Communicating Informed Consent for Individuals Who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing and Scientists
Provides several suggestions for ensuring that research expectations and procedures are clearly understood by participants and scientists who may be deaf or hard-of-hearing Read More
Emergency Preparedness Resources for Persons with Disabilities
Lists resources from HHS and other federal entities to help ensure that individuals have equal access to Emergency Services Read More
Enforcement Success Stories Involving Persons with Disabilities
Summarizes selected OCR compliance reviews and complaint investigations involving individuals with disabilities, many of whom are deaf and sought redress for ineffective communication Read More