Communication Card from Washington Department of Health
CDC's ASL Videos: Symptoms of Coronavirus 2019 - Closed Captioned
For more information: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Communication challenges people with hearing loss will face when hospitalized with COVID-19 (Chad Ruffin, M.D.)
COVID-19 Vaccine
Please visit the Department of Health (DOH) website or view the resources below for information.
- How do COVID-19 Vaccines Work in Your Body?
- How COVID-19 Vaccines are Made?
- How to Verify COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
- A Message from the Governor about the COVID-19 Vaccine
Click on the video icons to view short videos from DOH: https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/vaccine-information?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
The link below will take you to the Local Health Jurisdiction (LHJ) directory posted on the ALTSA website:https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/local-health-jurisdictions
Washington State Resources
DeafBlind Service Center
Northwest ADA Center
Regional Service Centers
Nationwide Resources
American Association of the DeafBlind
Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA):
- Coronavirus Resources for People with Hearing Loss
- Guide for Effective Communication in Health Care
- Temporary Recommendations for Hospitals and Medical Facilities During COVID-19 Pandemic
- How do I Communication with Doctors, nurses, and Staff at the Hospital During COVID-19
National Association of the Deaf (NAD):
- ASL Resources for Coronavirus
- Guidelines for Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Healthcare Providers
- Communicating with Medical Providers during COVID-19
- Coronavirus Resources (Access to Information, Medical, Employment, Education, Media Kit)
- COVID-19 Related Policies
National Deaf Center (NDC):
Helen Keller National Center – Northwest
Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc.