An article by Drs. Kim Mathos, Betty Liu, Jeffrey Petigrow and Forrest Shooster For years within the medical school, students from the School of Medicine have been rotating with physicians and at clinics where clients who were Deaf or Hard of Hearing received care. In 2023, two medical students and the practicum coordinator decided to launch … Read more
If you are a person with a disability who will be a patient at a UPMC facility and will need an accommodation; then view this brief video
Helen Keller National Center is pleased to announce a new online course aimed at preparing mental health professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to support individuals who are deaf-blind. Working with individuals who are Deaf-Blind: A course for Mental Health Professionals This course provides mental health professionals with information and resources that will help … Read more
This attached pamphlet lists counselors and psychiatrists that have experience working with individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of hearing. These counselors and psychiatrists practice in Pittsburgh and surrounding counties in Western Pennsylvania.
Learn how to make your hospital more accessible for Deaf people. If you are Deaf or Hard of hearing, learn where to turn to advocate if your communication needs are not being met in the hospital setting. Two health patients share their hospital experiences.
Learn about communication and language strategies for some people who are DeafBlind Jelica Nuccio and aj Granda in: “Welcome to Pro-Tactile: the Deafblind Way”. Jelica Nuccio: Hello! Welcome to our very first vlog [aj taps Jelica vigorously on the knee and smiles. Both are receiving signs tactually, and their legs are touching] Called. aj granda: … Read more
The booklet is a collaborative project made by provider and advocates in Vermont to outline some best practices for serving consumers who are Deaf who are seeking support related to domestic violence. Working With Deaf Survivors Resource Guide (2010) If you cannot open or see the PDF document above, you will need to download and … Read more
Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient-and Family-Centered Care Patient-Centered Communication Standards for Hospitals The Patient-Centered Communication standards were approved in December 2009 and released to the field in January 2010. The standards will be published in the 2011 Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (CAMH): The Official Handbook. Joint Commission surveyors will evaluate compliance with … Read more
If you will be a patient at a UPMC facility you may need an accommodation (including interpreters or specific assistive technology). Also, learn what to do if your request is ignored or not accepted by the health care team in the segment below.
Relay services allow persons who are hearing to communicate with persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of hearing very easily. Both the 711 and Video Relay Service are extremely user friendly!!