Deaf Senior Services Coalition Symposium
“Achieving Care Equity with Deaf Older Persons”

Friday, November 8, 2024

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

601 Elmwood Ave.

School of Medicine & Dentistry

(Parking info will be sent out after registration)

Symposium Goals

Expand awareness of inequities in Deaf senior health care and living services

Join DSSC's efforts in ensuring more inclusive and accessible environments at all care levels

Symposium Attendees

Agencies seeking to improve access and services with Deaf Older Persons
Organizations providing services for Older Persons in any capacity

Panel Presentations:

Deaf Older Persons: Our Experiences and Thoughts
Deaf Caregivers of Deaf: Frustrated with Barriers
Medical Team: Inclusive Care: Addressing the Needs of Deaf Older Persons

ASL and Voice Interpreted

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CLOSED

Registration deadline: October 25th, 2024

This is an in-person event only. Seating is limited.

Registration includes lunch

MJ Grant

Keynote Presenter

A Daughter's Journey to Equity:

Advocating for Transformative Care for Deaf Seniors

MJ brings her unique perspective as a professional interpreter, a caregiver, and a passionate advocate. She aims to foster a more inclusive and supportive age-friendly ASL environment for Deaf individuals, using her voice to advocate for significant reforms and enhanced support systems for caregivers. Her commitment to community, connection, and collective healing drives her ongoing efforts to ensure that families are better equipped to manage both ASL accessibility and age-friendly care.

Dr. Jaime Wilson

Evidence-Based Research Presenter

Bridging the Gap: Mental Health and Aging in Deaf Older Adults

Dr. Wilson is a prescribing medical psychologist, board-certified neuropsychologist, and rehabilitation psychologist in full-time private practice inside and outside Washington State. He holds privileges at several area hospitals and has worked extensively with physicians, other healthcare providers, and forensic experts, providing neuropsychological evaluations across the U.S. The field of neuropsychology is dedicated to learning about and diagnosing conditions related to the brain and nervous system. Dr. Wilson is the author of “Preserving the Etchings of the Mind: Aging, Dementia, and Hearing Loss.”)

Special Thanks