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Client

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Goal

Communicate swiftly with all people in an emergency situation. 

Problem

How do first responders and shelter staff communicate with people with communication challenges—including people with limited English proficiency, hearing impairments, and cognitive disabilities? 

Situation based navigation

Situation based navigation

Identifying types of support service

Identifying types of support service

Communicating food allergies

Communicating food allergies

Tips for first responders

Tips for first responders

Solution

Work with both first responders and people with communication challenges to develop a paper and mobile icon-based communication system. 

Services Provided

User Research, Writing & Editing, Creative Vision

Check It Out

mass.gov/dph/showme

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