The University of Michigan Family Medicine Department has partnered with Partners in Deaf Health and Michigan Deaf Health to host a Deaf Health Talk entitled “Summer Safety: An overview of skin health, heat safety, and more” on Thursday, July 28,…
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WEBINAR: Fire Safety for YOU at Home 2/25/2021
ASL Webinar for Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Fire Safety for YOU at Home 1) Are you aware of your communication accessibility in case of fire or smoke? 2) Are there options for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing available…
The 12 Days of Safety
The 12 Days of Safety Putting up decorations is one of the best ways to get in the holiday mood. However, thousands of injuries involving holiday decorating are seen in emergency rooms every year. https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/tools-resources/seasonal-safety/winter/infographic
Interacting with Police: Drivers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Interaction Between Police and Drivers Who are Deaf Texas PSA on Drivers Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing A new 30 second PSA was recently launched in Texas alerting the +7% Texas citizens who are deaf or hard of…
Why 50 Million People Can’t Call 911
WHY 50 MILLION PEOPLE CAN’T CALL 911 July 13, 2016 Over 50 million deaf citizens can’t use their smartphone to call 911. Credit: Mark J. Fletcher, ENP For the deaf community, texting to 911 can be their lifeline. But in…
Weather Safety for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Weather Safety for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1. What is NOAA All-Hazards Radio (NWR)? NOAA All-Hazards Radio receives National Weather Service (NWS) warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ Download Brochure (PDF) http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/resources/NWR_Brochure_NOAA_PA_94062.pdf 2.…