Advancing Equitable Care Cooperative

• Full Guide for Effective Communication in Healthcare (Hearing Loss Association of America: HLAA): for patients and providers
  • Communication Access Plan (HLAA): one-page form to document patient’s hearing status and communication needs
• Effective Communications (U.S. DOJ): High-level overview for effective communication
• Communicating With and About People with Disabilities (CDC): Explains person-first language
• Disability Language and Etiquette in Healthcare Facilities (ADA Centers)
• Effective Communication for Healthcare Providers (Center for Disability Studies): Guide to caring for people with disabilities
• Communicating with People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Hospital Settings (U.S. DOJ)
• Improving Care to Communication Vulnerable Patients (The Joint Commission)