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ADA's Effective Communication Requirements in Healthcare Settings

In April 2023, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia sent a Dear Colleagues Letter reminding healthcare providers of the effective communication requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To strengthen awareness and understanding of these requirements, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is inviting the public, including personnel at healthcare…

Event

ALDAcon

ALDA is the Association of Late-Deafened Adults. Their annual conference, called ALDAcon, typically begins with a Wednesday night reception and ends with a Sunday brunch. Over four days, attendees can listen to guest speakers, browse vendors for exciting products and services, and socialize with one another at fun events like banquets and karaoke parties! All events are, of course, set up to be…

Articles/Blog posts

Can You Hear Me Now? How Companies Can Ensure That Employees With Hearing Loss Are Supported

How can employers support their employees with hearing loss? In this article from Forbes Magazine, Cheryl Goodwin, Head of Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility at Sony, discusses four ways that companies can design internal systems that help employees with hearing loss feel supported.