This page section of our website offers specific information which will be relevant to providers who are serving persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing in the health care setting.
Deaf AA or NA Meetings Online
https://www.sardiprogram.com/dodameetings/
The next section, Perspectives is intended to educate all of us about how to work together for better health.
Professional Resources Related Articles
A pilot at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Deaf Awareness
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…
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Disabilites Resource Center
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
Working with Individuals who are Deaf-Blind course for Mental Health Professionals
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…
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Looking for a Counselor or Psychiatrist?
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.
Serving People Who are Deaf in Hospitals
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.
Welcome to Pro-Tactile: the Deafblind Way
Learn about communication and language strategies for some people who are DeafBlind https://youtu.be/l11lahuiHLA 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…