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Kaitin Thanks for posting those links for me. They were very helpful. I don't think many providers understand their responsibility with the ADA. I worked at a Family Practice office at a University which always provided ASL interpreters. It is sad to hear that so much of the rest of the world...

5 hours in the emergency room without an interpreter! That is just wrong! I wish people were more educated on how to communicate. That is wonderful that you were able to make sure that your girls got everything that they needed! I have heard some stories like these. Where the parents had...

SxyPorkie I am sorry if I insulted you. I was hoping to be more helpful to deaf parents who bring their children into the office to be seen. I am looking for issues like Gemma wrote about the doctor not looking at her when he spoke or not providing an interpreter. Do a large number of...

Nobody? Nobody has any stories or issues that they want to share?

I am a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner student and am interested in specific issues that face deaf parents. I would like to learn more about how I can provide more comprehensive and culturally sensitive care for my families. I was hoping there were some members who would be willing to chat with...