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[Deaf communities: patients or citizens?].

Irma M Muñoz-Baell¹, María Teresa Ruiz-Cantero, Carlos Alvarez-Dardet

¹Facultad de Educación, Universidad de Alicante, Alicante, España. irmamu@ua.es

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Recognizing Deaf individuals' unique linguistic and cultural identity is crucial for preventing discrimination and improving their health and wellbeing. This socio-political approach promotes inclusive practices in healthcare and education.

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Social Sciences
Public Health
Human Rights

Background:

Disability is a socio-political issue involving discrimination and social exclusion, extending beyond individual health.
The social and human rights-based model offers a framework for improving the wellbeing of the Deaf population.
Seventy million Deaf people worldwide face significant barriers to health and social inclusion.

Purpose of the Study:

To promote understanding of a rights-based approach to disability for the Deaf community.
To align disability policies with national and international legislation concerning Deaf individuals' rights.
To explore implications for Spanish policies aimed at enhancing Deaf community health through best practices.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the social and human rights-based model of disability.
Review of national and international legislation on disability rights.
Examination of good practices in Spain for improving Deaf community health.

Main Results:

Key factors for preventing discrimination include recognizing Deaf identity, promoting bilingual education, and ensuring access to sign language interpreters and information.
Collaboration between Deaf communities and the health sector is vital.
Training healthcare professionals on Deaf culture and language, and empowering Deaf individuals in health research are effective strategies.

Conclusions:

Adopting a socio-political, rights-based model is essential for addressing the needs of the Deaf community.
Implementing inclusive policies and practices in healthcare is critical for enhancing Deaf individuals' wellbeing.
Best practices involve cultural competency, accessible communication, and empowering Deaf people within the health system.