Reimagining Healthcare Access for Deaf Communities
At DeafHealth, we are on a mission to reimagine what healthcare can and should look like for Deaf communities. Too often, access to vital health information and services is limited by language barriers, lack of cultural competence, and systemic inequities. We're here to change that.
We believe healthcare should be accessible, equitable, and inclusive—not just in theory, but in practice. That’s why we’re launching new services designed to:
- Break down communication barriers
- Improve health outcomes
- Support Deaf individuals in advocating for themselves
- Ensure access to health information in American Sign Language (ASL)
We want Deaf communities to be able to navigate the healthcare system with autonomy, confidence, and equity—because that’s what true care looks like.
Join us on this journey. Follow us, share our message, and help us build a more just and accessible healthcare system for all.
Let’s reimagine healthcare together.
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Transcript and Video Description
[Video Description: A nonbinary person with long, curly brown hair stands in front of the camera. Behind them is a blue built-in bookshelf wall. They are wearing black pants, a black shirt layered with a maroon button-down shirt, and a pair of gold hexagon earrings. [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.
Transcript: Tired of not getting equitable access to healthcare? You're not alone. We know that our Deaf community face serious health barriers—miscommunication, discrimination, and lack of access. That’s where DeafHealth comes in. We’re Deaf-led. We provide health info in ASL, train doctors and hospitals, advocate for your rights, and even offer support through ASL-based hotlines. We believe health is a human right—for you. Join us. Together, we can create a healthier future for our community.]