Addressing Barriers in Health Literacy Within the Deaf Community
Track: Language, Culture & Diversity
Earn 1 CE Credit (Expires May 2024)
Learning Objectives
1. Identify language barriers that hinder health literacy among the Deaf.
2. Name at least one ASL video relay interpreting service that can be used remotely to improve communication with Deaf people/patients.
3. Identify aspects of Deaf culture that impact health literacy.
Presenter(s)
Colleen A. Manning, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, DNP candidate - Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston
Nancy M. Crider, DrPH, MS, RN, Assistant Professor Department of Graduate Studies - Cizik School Of Nursing UTHealth Houston
Session summary: The intention of this presentation is to educate attendees on Deaf culture and its unique aspects, which are often overlooked, to help bridge the health literacy gap by improving overall communication. The presentation will include:
• A brief overview of Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
• Information/resources that support American Sign Language (ASL) as the primary and preferred mode of communication.
• How using ASL video relay interpreting (VRI) services on demand allows for more effective and quick communication.
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