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Beyond the Check: The 6.9x Mandate for Healthcare Equity
February 12, 2026
Corey Axelrod

Beyond the Check: The 6.9x Mandate for Healthcare Equity

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The Literacy Trap: Why the Healthcare System is Failing the Deaf Community
February 5, 2026
Corey Axelrod

The Literacy Trap: Why the Healthcare System is Failing the Deaf Community

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The Illusion of a Fix: When “Better” Still Isn’t Good Enough
January 29, 2026
Corey Axelrod

The Illusion of a Fix: When “Better” Still Isn’t Good Enough

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The Broken Link: When Healthcare Systems Fail the Lifelong Patient
January 15, 2026
Corey Axelrod

The Broken Link: When Healthcare Systems Fail the Lifelong Patient

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Full Linguistic Citizenship: Why ASL is Essential for Access in Every Area of Life
November 20, 2025
Corey Axelrod

Full Linguistic Citizenship: Why ASL is Essential for Access in Every Area of Life

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From Conference Conversations to Systemic Change: Building Access That Lasts
August 14, 2025
Corey Axelrod

From Conference Conversations to Systemic Change: Building Access That Lasts

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Meaningful Systemic Change Begins with Stories and Data
August 7, 2025
Corey Axelrod

Meaningful Systemic Change Begins with Stories and Data

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Problematic Comments Made to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals in Healthcare Settings
August 9, 2023
Corey Axelrod

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

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Findings: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Experiences in Healthcare Survey
May 16, 2022
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Findings: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Experiences in Healthcare Survey

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Authentic Representation
September 27, 2021
Corey Axelrod

Authentic Representation

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Corey Axelrod

From Accommodations to Access Needs: Why Language Is the Missing Shield

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Corey Axelrod

The Persistent Barrier: Why “Equal Opportunity” Still Fails the Deaf Community

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Corey Axelrod

Beyond the Check: The 6.9x Mandate for Healthcare Equity

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