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://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/COVID19/Vaccine
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
Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses
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.