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SUMMARY:ASL Workshop: Beyond Words - Understanding Deaf Culture\, ASL\, and the Role of CODAs in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Deaf History Month\, Countway Library is launching 
 a series of one-hour workshops for students\, residents\, and healthcare 
 professionals led by staff member MJ Grein. Learn essential Deaf culture 
 concepts\, basic medical ASL (American Sign Language) signs\, and best 
 practices for working with interpreters. The workshops include interactive 
 practice\, real-world examples\, and Q&As\, and is designed to improve 
 cultural competency and communication with Deaf patients.\n\nMJ Grein is a 
 Child of Deaf Adults (CODA) and has worked as an ASL interpreter for over 
 30 years. Raised in a Deaf household\, MJ brings a unique perspective to 
 communication\, culture\, and advocacy. Their experience spans medical\, 
 educational\, and community settings\, with a focus on helping healthcare 
 professionals connect respectfully and effectively with Deaf patients.
LOCATION:Countway Floor 1: Room 102\, Harvard Longwood Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Yasmina Kamal":MAILTO:Yasmina_kamal@hms.harvard.edu
CATEGORIES:Classes, Events
CONTACT;CN="Yasmina Kamal":MAILTO:Yasmina_kamal@hms.harvard.edu
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URL:https://libcal.countway.harvard.edu/event/16350339
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