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Did you know that over 70% of doctors recognize that they are at risk of a lawsuit under the ADA for not providing accommodations? That’s why DeafHealth is here to break barriers by empowering YOU with accessible healthcare content and support in ASL. Join us and be part of the change at www.deafhealthaccess.org. [Video Description: The post has a video thumbnail of a faded white background of a doctor holding hands with another individual. The top text has "Deaf. Healthy. DeafHealth" in alternating light blue and dark blue font. The bottom text has “Learn more at” in rose font, and under the text lists www.deafhealthaccess.org” in white font with a rose background. In the video: A young woman with brown curly hair is sitting in front of the camera with shelves, books, and decorative items behind her. She is wearing a rose shirt with gold wire-framed glasses. Transcript: Lack of access for the deaf community in healthcare is a serious problem. Nearly 70% of physicians recognized that they are at risk of a lawsuit under the ADA for not providing accommodations. That’s unacceptable. We see that there are many barriers in healthcare, and we want to break these barriers down. But how do we plan on doing that? We want to empower you with accessible healthcare content and support in ASL. JOIN US and be part of the change. [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] . . . #DeafHealth #LearnFromDeafPeople #ASL #Deaf #AmericanSignLanguage #SignLanguage #DeafEcosystem #DeafAwareness #DeafCommunity #DeafPride #DeafCulture #DeafWellness #Communication #Health #Access #ASLVideos 

SAVE THE DATE! The Clerc Center is hosting an important conversation between Dr. Christine Gannon and Dr. James Huang about how key experiences of deaf and hard of hearing children impact alcohol use. 🗓️ Nov. 19, 2024 ⌚ 7-8:30 PM (ET) 🖥️ Zoom Live Event Registration opens Wednesday, Oct. 30!

Curious about what Medicare covers? Medicare is a federal health insurance program for those 65+ and younger people with disabilities. Want more details? Check out our videos on different Medicare topics here: https://lnkd.in/gnTVsEiK. Get the info you need to ensure your coverage meets your needs. Created by DeafHealth with the support of the Patient Advocate Foundation and Pfizer, these videos on Medicare in American Sign Language (ASL) will give you the skills to make informed decisions about your coverage, the benefits offered by Medicare, and how to use your insurance confidently. The videos cover different topics including Medicare Parts A, B, C, D, and Medigap Plans. #Healthcare #HealthInsurance #Medicare . . . #LearnFromDeafPeople #ASL #Deaf #AmericanSignLanguage #SignLanguage #DeafEcosystem #DeafAwareness #DeafCommunity #DeafPride #DeafCulture #DeafWellness #Communication #Health #Access #ASLVideos #DeafHealth Video Description: The post has a video thumbnail with blue shading overlaid. The top middle has "What is Medicare?” in white text with light blue background, accompanied by a yellow bubble with “Medicare” in blue. In the video: A young woman with brown curly hair is standing in front of the camera with decorative items behind her. She is wearing a light blue vest and navy pants with metallic-framed glasses.      Transcript: What is Medicare? Medicare is a federal health insurance program that provides coverage for people 65 years or older and people younger than 65 with a disability, including those who have Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for more than 24 months. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), oversees the Medicare program. Medicare helps you pay your hospital bills (part A), medical bills (part B), and prescription bills (part D). Original Medicare includes only Part A and Part B: hospital and medical. Medicare Part C is often called a Medicare Advantage Plan, an alternative to Original Medicare that bundles Parts A, Part B, and usually Part D in one plan. It’s important to know that Medicare is individual insurance, so spouses or dependents cannot be on the same Medicare plan together. Each person is responsible for their own payments, including monthly premiums, deductibles, and copayments. These payments can change each year. You can find the current amount by visiting Medicare.gov or contacting your local Social Security office. [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. [The screen fades to show a thumbnail of a blue lighthouse] Paf. Patient Advocate Foundation. www.patientadvocate.org.

Disability programs in the U.S. — like Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, and Supplemental Security Income, or SSI — play a key role in helping people with disabilities access health insurance coverage through Medicaid or Medicare. In 2021, 12.9 million people qualified for coverage under Medicare or Medicaid because of a disability, and more than a third of this group (4.5 million) qualified for coverage under both programs:

Accessibility matters not only in education but also in healthcare. This powerful clip underscores the challenges that deaf students face when adequate support is lacking, a reality that extends to deaf and hard of hearing individuals in healthcare settings. Communication access is critical to ensure that every deaf person receives the care they need, whether through sign language, interpreters, captioning, or other forms of support. We deserve culturally and linguistically accessible healthcare to achieve the best possible health outcomes.

Did you know that you have 60 days to appeal a denied FEMA assistance application? We can help you in ASL with the appeal process. Call us today at (833) 682-7630. Our Hurricane Relief ASL Helpline is now available for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people seeking hurricane resources. Call us for access to vital information, safety plans, and even support for non-ASL resources to be explained in ASL. We offer live chat support as well. To access that feature people can visit csd.org and click on the button that says “Text Chat” on the lower right side of the screen. For more text-based support options individuals can text “help” to the Red Cross at 72227 or can text “help” to FEMA at 43362. You can find accessible resources, as well as more information on what topics our helpline can support at our blog: https://lnkd.in/ehu22GYX Please share this post with anyone who would benefit from the helpline. #ASL #Equity #Accessibility #DEI #Deaf #HardOfHearing #DeafCommunity #HurricaneRelief #HurricaneMilton #HurricaneHelene #FEMA [Video Description/Transcript: The video starts CSD logo centered on a white background. Text underneath reads "Appealing a FEMA rejection." Then, it transitions to a woman sitting with a white wall behind her, wearing a black shortsleeved shirt. She has brown wavy hair, tattoos on her right arm and long colorful nails. She signs: "If you or someone you know in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) community has been denied FEMA assistance, our Hurricane Relief ASL Helpline can walk you through the appeal process in ASL and provide any clarifications you may need. Many denials happen not because people don't qualify, but because of small mistakes in the application process. You have 60 days to appeal — and the sooner, the better! Don’t wait. Call us now and get the support you need." The video then transitions to a text screen that shows: "Hurricane Relief ASL Helpline, Need the latest information?, Need help?, Get help in ASL. (833) 682-7630."]

When it comes to financial information, what’s myth and what’s fact? 💰 Financial Advisor Stephanie shares why you shouldn't fear losing your home with nursing home care! With expert guidance, you can access care without sacrificing your assets. Let's protect your estate and ensure your long-term care needs are met with dignity Connect with us at Kramer Wealth Managers today for expert guidance and support! #Mythbusters #InsuranceProtection #FinancialPlanning #FinancialFreedom #PlanAhead #FinancialWisdom #Investing #KramerWealthManagers #EnvisionYourFuture Transcript: Myth: If I go into a nursing home, they will take my house away. Fact: Not true. Nursing homes do not take houses. There are many different ways that nursing home care can be paid for, including Medicaid if you are not able to pay for your own care. Although Medicaid eligibility rules are complex and vary by state, in most cases, you do not need to sell your home to qualify for Medicaid. VD: In the video, Stephanie, a white woman wearing glasses and a bright pink top, is shown signing in front of a solid white background. A red sticker with a white stroke spells out 'MYTH,' while captioning text pops up in black and white underneath. The scene transitions to 'FACT' with a glitch effect as Stephanie explains the truth to debunk the myth. The video concludes with an animated bumper featuring curved lines in red and white, with the Kramer Wealth Managers logo in the center. Additionally, the video lists the social media handles and includes disclosure text at the bottom.

It’s Medicare Open Enrollment time! From October 15 to December 7, you can make changes to your Medicare coverage, like signing up, leaving, or switching plans. Need more info? Check out our videos on different Medicare topics in ASL: https://lnkd.in/g9fV_FzX. Created by DeafHealth with the support of the Patient Advocate Foundation and Pfizer, these videos on Medicare in American Sign Language (ASL) will give you the skills to make informed decisions about your coverage, the benefits offered by Medicare, and how to use your insurance confidently. The videos cover different topics including Medicare Parts A, B, C, D, and Medigap Plans. #Healthcare #HealthInsurance #Medicare . . . #LearnFromDeafPeople #ASL #Deaf #AmericanSignLanguage #SignLanguage #DeafEcosystem #DeafAwareness #DeafCommunity #DeafPride #DeafCulture #DeafWellness #Communication #Health #Access #ASLVideos #DeafHealth Video Description: The post has a video thumbnail with blue shading overlaid. The top middle has "Annual open enrollment” in white text with light blue background, accompanied by a yellow bubble with “Medicare” in blue. In the video: A young woman with brown curly hair is standing in front of the camera with decorative items behind her. She is wearing a black top and skirt with metallic-framed glasses.    Transcript: When is Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment period? During this time, you can make changes to your Medicare coverage, such as signing up, leaving, or changing a plan. Medicare’s Open Enrollment takes place from October 15 to December 7. Once you choose a plan during that time period, you must stay in it until the next Open Enrollment period, which starts on October 15 of the following year. Any changes you make during this period will go into effect on January 1. There are different kinds of enrollment periods. For example, Special Enrollment Periods are when you experience specific life changes or events. For example, you move into a nursing home or relocate out of your plan’s coverage area. You may become eligible for an exception to switch, leave, or join plans outside the regular open enrollment period. It's important to understand each enrollment period’s specific dates and conditions to ensure timely enrollment and avoid late enrollment penalties. To sign up or make changes, you can visit online at SSA.gov or contact your local Social Security office. If you have questions, you can contact your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). [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. [The screen fades to show a thumbnail of a blue lighthouse] Paf. Patient Advocate Foundation. www.patientadvocate.org.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and with Hurricane Milton approaching, many in our community are facing uncertainty due to a lack of ASL information. We have launched the Hurricane Relief ASL Helpline for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people seeking hurricane resources. Call us now at (833) 682-7630 for access to vital information, safety plans, and even support for non-ASL resources to be explained in ASL. You can find accessible resources, as well as more information on what topics our helpline can support here: https://lnkd.in/ehu22GYX Please share this post with anyone who would benefit from the helpline. Prioritize your safety and follow any issued evacuation orders. Let’s support our community together!

🚨 ASL Hotline for Hurricane Relief! 🚨 If you know someone in the Deaf community impacted by Hurricanes Milton or Helene, this hotline provides vital information in American Sign Language (ASL) — including FEMA assistance, financial support, and more👇