REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO STUDY THE HEALTH CARE SETTING COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF, AND DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR, INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, OR DEAF-BLIND.

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The resolution directs the Disability and Communication Access Board to examine the communication needs of deaf, hard‑of‑hearing and deaf‑blind individuals in hospitals, skilled‑nursing facilities, and other health‑care environments, and to update guidance for providers. It affects health‑care providers, patients with these disabilities, and the Board itself. The goal is to improve effective communication and ensure compliance with federal and state disability laws.

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