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Engaging Deaf Professionals in the EHDI System

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1.  Deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) professionals offer which of the following areas of expertise to support your work in the EHDI system? Anesthesiology Emergency medical tech support Teaching early language acquisition Otolaryngology

2.  What is a role that Deaf professionals can have in a state EHDI program? State EHDI Coordinator Infectious Disease Physician Dental Hygienists Massage Therapists

3.  What are some of the ways that a state EHDI program can incorporate Deaf professionals' expertise in working with the families of Deaf infants and young children in a state's EHDI system? Implement a deaf coaching/mentoring program Set up an evaluation of medical services for each state Dept of Health Contract with DHH professionals to provide occupational health and safety tips Contract with DHH professionals to provide trainings to medical organizations

4.  What is a professional occupation held by Deaf and hard of hearing adults in a state EHDI system? Early Language Educator Accountant Federal worker Mid-wife

5.  What is a strategy for engaging Deaf and hard of hearing adults in your state EHDI system? Reach out to state EHDI coordinator(s) listed on the NCHAM website to serve on stakeholder council Reach out to the local school for the Deaf for a local listing of Deaf professionals working in your area Reach out to the National Association of the Deaf for a list of Deaf-led organizations Contact your state department of education for a list of DHH programs