All will need healthcare services.
#WeDeserveBetter
48 Million Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and Late Deafened Individuals in the United States
We surveyed 500+ Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, and late deafened individuals who utilize a variety of communication strategies in healthcare settings.
Here’s what we found:
0%
Reported they do not get preferred/requested accommodations for healthcare-related visits and appointments.
0%
Shared they do not have access to effective communication in healthcare settings.
0%
Feel healthcare providers treat them differently because they are Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, or late deafened.
0%
Shared requesting interpreters and other accommodations (e.g., CART, VRI) for healthcare-related appointments and visits is a difficult process.
0%
Believe healthcare providers do not understand how to deliver culturally sensitive and appropriate care to Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, and late deafened individuals.
0%
Feel healthcare providers can do a better job in meeting their needs as a Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, or late deafened individual.
“I don’t go to the doctor anymore unless I’m dying because getting accommodations is like pulling teeth. No thanks!”
– Hard of Hearing individual from Texas
“Healthcare providers should be above the curve. Ready and prepared to assist those with hearing loss.”
– Deaf individual from California