This Viewpoint emphasizes the importance of policy statements using “person-first” language to mitigate discrimination against people with disabilities and to b
Shedding unwanted pounds can be hard for anyone, but may be especially difficult for Deaf sign language users who experience barriers to mainstream weight loss programs and the social support they offer.
Shedding unwanted pounds is hard – especially if you experience language or cultural barriers to weight loss programs and their associated social supports. Results from a first-of-its-kind clinical trial show that a weight loss program designed for Deaf people by Deaf people helped participants achieve clinically meaningful weight loss.