IDEAL - Increasing DEaf Adult health Literacy through innovative methodologies
▶Summary
General objectives: - Increase the health literacy of Deaf adults, with particular focus on access to information on disease prevention, care for physical and mental well-being, and healthy lifest...
▶Objectives
General objectives: - Increase the health literacy of Deaf adults, with particular focus on access to information on disease prevention, care for physical and mental well-being, and healthy lifestyle choices. - Facilitate Deaf adults’ access to health information using innovative, accessible, and digital methodologies. Improve the teaching skills of adult educators, focusing on methodologies effective for Deaf adult education. Specific objectives: - Identify health information needs and gaps among Deaf adults in partner countries. - Support Deaf adults in acquiring essential knowledge about physical and mental health, disease prevention, and accessing health services. - Provide Deaf adults with tools and digital skills to access and evaluate health information. - Define, adapt, and promote methodologies for Deaf adult education that respect linguistic and cultural aspects. - Raise awareness among healthcare professionals about Deaf people’s needs and communication barriers. - Disseminate awareness-raising videos and learning materials in sign language via digital platforms.