Accessibility & Health

April 2025

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Presenter: Hillary Hase

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Upcoming Training:

Workplace Supports

Training Summary:

This webinar will explore how organizations can foster a more inclusive and productive work environment through effective workplace accommodations and support systems. We will cover various types of accommodations, such as physical adjustments, assistive technologies, flexible work schedules, and modified job responsibilities. Additionally, we’ll provide strategies for building an inclusive culture where all employees feel valued and empowered. Attendees will also learn about the benefits of accommodations, including increased job satisfaction, higher retention, improved productivity, and a positive work culture.

Whether you are new to workplace accommodations or seeking to enhance existing practices, this session will offer actionable insights to help make a meaningful impact in your organization.

New Fact Sheet:

Disability & Public Health: Intersections and Actionable Strategies

This fact sheet explores the intersection of disability and public health, emphasizing how accessible design benefits everyone.

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New Video:

Working with Different Groups in Public Health

How can we create safe spaces for any individuals to feel comfortable coming into our local health departments? This video goes over why this should be important and some suggestions for improvement.

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We are working to provide trainings and learning resources that you will find valuable, but we would love to hear your insights.

Please let us know what you are interested in learning more about!

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ADA Highlight - Communication

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The ADA requires public entities to ensure effective communication with people who have disabilities by providing “auxiliary aids and services.” These include things like sign language interpreters, captioning, Braille, large print, assistive listening devices, and newer tools like real-time captioning (CART) and video remote interpreting (VRI).

The goal is to find a practical solution that fits the situation and meets the individual’s communication needs.

Communicating with People Who Have Hearing, Vision, and Speech Disabilities

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Here are some examples of when local health departments might need to provide auxiliary aids and services to ensure effective communication with individuals who have disabilities:

Public Health Announcements: Offering sign language interpreters or captioning during live briefings or recorded videos about outbreaks, vaccination updates, or emergency guidance.
Vaccination Clinics: Providing large print forms, Braille materials, or staff trained in using communication boards or assistive technology for clients who are blind, have low vision, or have speech-related disabilities.
Health Education Sessions: Using real-time captioning (CART) or interpreters for workshops on topics like nutrition, diabetes, or maternal health to ensure accessibility for deaf or hard-of-hearing participants.
Emergency Response: Ensuring accessible formats (e.g., audio messages, TTY, VRI) are available during disaster response efforts when providing shelter or medical aid.
Community Outreach Events: Offering interpreters or materials in electronic formats to include people with communication disabilities in health fairs or informational booths.
Client Services: When discussing sensitive health information one-on-one, departments may need to use VRI or other aids to ensure accurate and private communication.

Resource Spotlight:

Our Health ROI

Curious about what research is being done with NIH funds? This website allows you to search your topic of interest and shows the what research has been done.

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