We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar, "Deaf Culture: Advocacy, Communication, and Overcoming Bias," where we’ll dive deep into Deaf culture and explore how we can all do better at fostering inclusion and accessibility. If you’ve ever wondered how to be a stronger advocate or just want to learn how your organization can better communicate with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, this is your chance.
Join us on Monday, September 30 at 2pm ET / 11am PT for a free, panel-style webinar featuring an incredible lineup of experts who live and breathe accessibility and advocacy every day.
Meet Our Panelists:
- Grisel Diaz, Language Access Services Program Coordinator at Duke University Hospital, who makes sure Deaf and Hard of Hearing patients get the care and communication they deserve.
- Blaire Johnston, Human Resources Analyst and ADA expert at the City of Charlotte, who helps ensure the city’s accommodations are not only compliant but meaningful.
- Cheryl Pfeiffer, President & CEO of Kardia Focus and a nationally certified ASL interpreter, who has made it her mission to help organizations open their doors to the Deaf community.
What We’ll Cover:
- Rethinking Inclusion: How can we break past traditional boundaries and truly include the Deaf community in all spaces?
- Advocacy Exhaustion: It’s real. Let’s talk about how this affects trust between patients and providers.
- Storytelling for Equity: Can storytelling help improve healthcare equity? If so, how do we make sure we’re amplifying the right voices?
- Cultural Mediators: Should interpreters be acting as cultural bridges?
- Unconscious Bias: We all have them. How do we uncover and address these biases to create more inclusive environments, especially in healthcare?
- Language Matters: The way we frame questions or phrases can set the tone for someone’s experience. What are some practical tips to be more mindful of this when communicating with Deaf individuals?
Why You Should Join Us:
If you’re passionate about inclusion, this webinar is for you. You’ll walk away with:
- Real, actionable tips for communicating more effectively with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals.
- A deeper understanding of Deaf culture and how you can be an advocate for inclusivity.
- Practical insights into how language and cultural sensitivity can improve experiences for everyone.
Don’t miss out! This is more than just a conversation—it’s a chance to make a real difference in how we connect with and support the Deaf community.
Register here to secure your spot and join us on September 30.