Ensuring Inclusive Healthcare Content for Deaf Communities
Being able to understand important health information is critical. This is an example of what accessible healthcare content looks like, such as:
- Using a deaf native signer, such as a Certified Deaf Interpreter;
- Captioning the content simultaneously; and
- Organizing complex content that is easy to understand.
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Video Description and Transcript
Video Description:
The post has a video thumbnail with blue shading overlaid. The middle has a text bubble that reads “What accessible healthcare content looks like” in white text with rose background. In the video: A young woman with brown curly hair is standing in front of the camera with a green couch and decorative items behind her. She is wearing a black shirt with clear-framed glasses.
Transcript:
This is what accessible healthcare content looks like! Their content is accessible and easy to understand because they use a Deaf native signer, such as a CDI, to provide ASL translation on-screen. They captioned their content, and broke down their videos in a way that is easier for us, the viewers, to understand without being overwhelmed. Curious to know more about their content? Check their playlist out! Link in caption. [The screen fades to show a thumbnail of a faded white background of a doctor holding hands with another individual] Deaf. Healthy. DeafHealth. Learn more at www.deafhealthaccess.org.]