Communication Accessibility

Find below resources on effective communication with people who have hearing, vision, or speech impairments.

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This ADA website provides guidelines for hospitals to ensure effective communication with deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals using interpreters, assistive devices, and other aids.
ADA Business Brief: Communicating with People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Hospital Settings

ADA Business Brief: Communicating with People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Hospital Settings

This ADA website provides guidelines for hospitals to ensure effective communication with deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals using interpreters, assistive devices, and other aids.

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This ADA website offers guidance on ensuring effective communication with individuals with vision, hearing, or speech disabilities through tailored auxiliary aids and services.
ADA Requirements: Effective Communication

ADA Requirements: Effective Communication

This ADA website offers guidance on ensuring effective communication with individuals with vision, hearing, or speech disabilities through tailored auxiliary aids and services.

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The guide offers best practices for respectful and inclusive interactions with individuals with disabilities, emphasizing direct communication, patience, offering appropriate assistance, and respecting personal autonomy and mobility aids.
Guide for Interacting with Those with Disabilities

Guide for Interacting with Those with Disabilities

The guide offers best practices for respectful and inclusive interactions with individuals with disabilities, emphasizing direct communication, patience, offering appropriate assistance, and respecting personal autonomy and mobility aids.