Survey of Deaf Individuals Regarding Accessibility in Seeking Healthcare

I am inviting you to participate in a research study about mental health care and healthcare accessibility. This research project is conducted by Jacqueline Fontaine, a psychology student at the University of Wisconsin – Superior and is funded by the McNair’s Scholar’s Program. The faculty advisor whom is overseeing this study is Dr. Eleni Pinnow, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin – Superior. The objective of this research project is to better understand the influence of accessibility and communication on people of the Deaf community when seeking mental health and healthcare services. This electronic survey is being distributed nationwide to people with hearing loss who identify as culturally Deaf, and/or clinically deaf or hard of hearing.

It is my goal to receive as many responses as possible by June 30, 2021. Thank you so much for your help and participation! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me or my faculty mentor.

More information at: https://uwsuperior.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1yMtCFTM8jui7Jk?fbclid=IwAR39a9vf_jBp.

 

Monthly Deaf Health Talks

ASL fingerspelling says DHT = Deaf Health Talks, a partner in deaf health, Michigan Medicine and Michigan Deaf Health Collaboration

Deaf Health Talks are regular, virtual live stream health education monthly events for Deaf signers, with available closed captions for non-signers. These presentations, covering current health topics, are given largely by different Deaf health experts education forum in American Sign Language to generate an accessible health education platform for Deaf and hard of hearing community members. These presentations are free and open to the public and provide opportunities for community members to ask questions in an interactive question and answer forum. The Deaf Health Talks can include live demonstrations on cooking, exercise, and good health practices, that can help you take control of your health right from your home. Viewers also get access to opportunities to contribute to health research studies and connect to community health resources. The series is hosted by the MDisability Program, with our partners Michigan Deaf Health(link is external) and Partners in Deaf Health(link is external). Past co-hosts have also included the University of Michigan Adaptive Sports and Fitness Program(link is external).

** Note: The next topic is on June 22: Oral Health. **

More information can be found at: https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/family-medicine/programs/mdisability/addressing-healthcare-disparities/deaf-health-talks.

Motion Light Lab opportunity

Below is a fantastic opportunity aimed towards Deaf content creators.

We at Motion Light Lab are offering a 10 month-long training program that covers the inner workings of apps with the ultimate goal of making your own bilingual storybook app! The deadline to apply is June 1st, 2021. Find more information at www.motionlightlab.com 🙂

  • Thanks to Sarah Miller, Motion Light Lab Community and Social Strategist for sharing the news.