REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO STUDY THE COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, OR DEAF-BLIND IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS AND MAKE NECESSARY REVISIONS TO THE GUIDANCE FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.

Summary

This concurrent resolution directs the Disability and Communication Access Board to examine the communication needs of deaf, hard‑of‑hearing, and deaf‑blind individuals receiving health care, including interpreter availability and patient preferences. Based on the study, the Board must update existing guidance for health‑care providers and report its findings to the Legislature before the 2027 regular session. The goal is to ensure effective communication and compliance with disability laws.

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