This manual includes everything a Deaf club, church or organization would need to conduct a successful workshop about healthcare directives and hospice care involving individuals who are Deaf, and for Deaf individuals to become informed about their choices and rights. Included in the binder: Checklist for getting organized CD-ROM with printable copy of the book Sample letters for organizing a workshop Information on TTYs, how they work and how to make a relay call Glossary of terms Pages from the Health Care Directive Booklet Examples of the kinds of decisions people make about their care at the end of life Information about the Hospice Benefit provided by Medicare and Medicaid Resources on phone numbers and websites for state hospice organizations History about The Deaf Hospice Education Project (DHEP) The CD-ROM included in the workshop manual contains the Health Care Directive Booklet Microsoft Word file, sample letters for inviting hospice staff to Q&A and a flyer that may be printed or sent as an email attachment.
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