2023 Reflections and 2024 Goals

In the latest edition of #ConversationsWithCorey, our founder and CEO Corey Axelrod reflects on 2023 by discussing how organizations are now including the topic of accessibility as part of the overarching conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), as well as 2axend’s commitment to scale impact and growth through our own Supplier Diversity program. We’re […]

Problematic Comments Made to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals in Healthcare Settings

These comments hit home. Unfortunately, they happen more often than you may realize. Click here to download a PDF version of the document. — Image Description: The document is titled, “Problematic Comments Made to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals in Healthcare Settings.” The comments are as follows: 1) “Can you read lips?” 2) “We […]

Findings: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Experiences in Healthcare Survey

During Spring 2022, we surveyed Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, and late deafened individuals who utilize a variety of communication strategies in healthcare settings to gain a better understanding of how these individuals perceive their experiences in healthcare settings. Download a PDF version of the infographic. –– Image Description: The following orange/grey/blue text is on […]

Super Bowl LVI Shines a Light on Inequities

Imagine if you had to download an app to access the volume for the pre-game entertainment and halftime show during yesterday’s Super Bowl. You would likely be upset, confused and, perhaps, even angry. Deaf and hard of hearing individuals were told the equivalent of this regarding accessing the sign language performances during the pre-game and […]

Findings: Medical School Survey

During the summer and fall of 2020, we surveyed healthcare education students to gain a better understanding of how these students perceive their program’s abilities to prepare them to meet the needs of Deaf and hard of hearing patients. Download a PDF version of the infographic. Image Description: the following blue/grey text is on a […]