Lessons Learned from the Great Mask Dilemma
Thank you, Elaine Morse, MSW, LICSW, for collaborating on our post series about face mask communication challenges for the D/deaf community during COVID-19.
Tag: Covid-19
A.T. Programs Support Accessible Information
Inaccessible COVID-19 websites and documents lock out the very users most at risk from the virus.
An Oximeter of Things?
The pandemic is continuing to have an effect on gadgets.
Three UVC Devices to (Allegedly) Sanitize AT
I purchased a UV sanitizing bag. There’s no way to know if it works.
Should I UVC My AT?
The use of germicidal lamps has been receiving considerable attention over the last several months as a precaution against the spread of Covid-19.
Despite School Closures, Switch User Doesn’t Miss a Beat!
When school buildings closed in mid-March due to COVID-19, I joined the ranks of Connecticut’s educators, therapists and AT providers who were forced to find creative, alternative ways to provide direct services.
Can You See Me Now? An Update on the Great Mask Dilemma
Finding a readily-available solution to communicating while d/Deaf during the pandemic is proving a tad maddening.
Remote AAC Assessments—Tips, Considerations, and Unexpected Surprises
If your organization is considering providing remote AAC assessments or is acknowledging a pressing need to determine who might benefit, read on!
The Great Mask Dilemma: Staying Safe And Communicating While Deaf
Thank you, Elaine Morse, MSW, LICSW, for explaining some unintended consequences of face masks on the d/Deaf community and the challenges to sewing a solution.
Considering a Zoom Memorial?
Thousands of Americans never dreamed they’d have to change how they mourn. Here’s some advice and, perhaps, solace based on my own pandemic-driven experience.
