Being deaf or hard of hearing is a struggle when you’re in a hospital setting, but consumer representatives like Cody are here to lend a helping hand! 👋 Cody is a change maker who was born deaf, and wears hearing aids to communicate. He is passionate about ensuring deaf people have access to services regardless of their identity. “Deafness is not a disability, but a cultural identity,” Cody says. 👂 “I’ve been with Metro North Health in Caboolture for five years and have been a disability advoc

🏥 Accessing interpreting or live captioning services in public hospitals is your right! If you or someone you know needs language support during a hospital visit, it's a requirement for the hospital to arrange an interpreter when you request one. 💬 This service is available across Australia in public hospitals, ensuring everyone gets the care they need in the language they understand. This video talks about which hospitals use Deaf Connect as a service provider, and where to download special c

A Deaf, 29-year-old man was shot and killed by a police officer in Danville, Kentucky on the night of January 11. His name was Cody Downey. I will explain what local news report and the Danville Police Department said, but I have to warn that it can be distressing. News reports said police received a 911 call that there was a suicidal male armed with a knife at an apartment. The caller said the male was harming himself and had sent her pictures of his injuries. The caller told police that the ma

Jared Allebest is a Deaf lawyer who specializes in doing anti-discrimination ligitation. He shares excellent advice about hospital accessibility rights. Instagram: @seektheworld_ | Seek the World