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2025 Deaf in Healthcare Summit for Interpreters - Shaping the Future Together
2Axend is hosting the virtual 2025 Deaf in Healthcare Summit for Interpreters. It will be an action-packed, virtual summit where interpreters can earn up to 1.5 CEUs. Sessions range from interactive presentations to armchair discussions and are focused on providing interpreters with insight, solutions and best practices to position Deaf and hard of hearing clients for success in healthcare settings!
WHEN: April 25 - 27, 2025
WHERE: Virtual
Earn up to 1.5 CEUs
A Dynamic Presenter Lineup that Includes:
- Ashley Walker, PharmD
- Christa A. Moran, NIC, M.ED, CoreCHI-P
- Elizabeth Ayers, MS
- Jeremy Quiroga, MFA, CDI
- Kimberly Kelstone, DNP, CNM, CI, CT
- Nicole Fleming, RN, BSN
- Nigel Howard
- Shawn Norris, Ed K-12, NIC
- Sharyl Emery, MA
Accessibility: We are dedicated to ensuring equitable and inclusive access. Our meetings and events are available in ASL, spoken English, and with captioning. Additionally, other signed and spoken languages are offered. For more information or specific requests, please contact us at [email protected].
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Who We Are: The Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) provides programs and services for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled individuals, their families, and service providers in Washington State.
What We Do: ODHH operates under the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and is entrusted with fulfilling its legislative mandate outlined in RCW 43.20A.725. ODHH’s work includes:
Advocacy: ODHH advocates for the rights, interests, and needs of individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf Disabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled. The Office works to eliminate communication barriers and promote equal opportunities in various service areas, including training, consultation, contract management, information and referrals, and resources to promote communication equity.
Coordination: ODHH is a centralized resource. The Office collaborates with governmental, business, and community stakeholders to develop and implement policies, programs, and initiatives that address and ensure that state services and resources are accessible and inclusive to all Washingtonians.
Contact Us!
800-422-7930 Voice
425-461-3603 Videophone
[email protected]
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