Presentations
National conferences
2009
12th National Deaf Women United Conference, July 25, 2009, Portland, Oregon
Schlehofer D, Hurwitz V, Mowl M, Haynes S. (2009). “Lessons learned about interpersonal violence: Importance of collaboration.” Deaf Women United Conference, Portland, OR (July 25).
Gallaudet Research Institute- Connections: Culture, Collaboration & Creativity- Working with Deaf Individuals with Mental Health Issues, June 12, 2009, Orlando, Florida
McKee M. (2009). “Mental Health and Health Illiteracy among the Deaf: The Distressing Reality.” Gallaudet Research Institute- Connections: Culture, Collaboration and Creativity- Working with Deaf Individuals with Mental Health Issues, Orlando, FL (June 12). Abstract
Better Communication for Better Health Conference, April 25, 2009, St. Louis Park, Minnesota
McKee M. (2009). "Better Health Through Accessible Communication." Better Communication for Better Health Conference, St. Louis Park, MN (April 25). Slides
American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association, April 16, 2009, San Antonio Texas
O'Hearn A, Samar V. (2009).
" Deaf People and Suicide: The Peculiar Relationship of Gender, Reading & Suicide Risk." American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association, San Antonio, TX (April 16). Poster
American Heart Association 2009 Joint Conference - 49th Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention -and-Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism- NHLBI Trainee Session, March 11, 2009, Palm Harbor, FL
McKee M. (2009). "Deaf Cardiovascular Health Perceptions." American Heart Association 2009 Joint Conference - 49th Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention -and-Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism- NHLBI Trainee Session, Palm Harbor, FL (March 11). Slides
8th Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference, March 9-10, 2009, Addison, TX
Schlehofer D, Barnett S, Sutter E., on behalf of NCDHR (2009). "Surveying adults deaf since childhood: Identifying and addressing disparities through community-based participatory research." 8th Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference, Addison, TX (March 10). Slides
Barnett, S, Schlehofer D, Sutter E., on behalf of NCDHR (2009). "Health Outcomes for deaf children: Results of a survey of deaf adults." 8th Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference, Addison, TX (March 10).
20th National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control, February 23-25, 2009, National Harbor, MD
Barnett S, Schlehofer D, David T, Sutter E., on behalf of NCDHR (2009). "Identifying and addressing disparities through community-based participatory research with deaf people." 20th National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control, National Harbor, MD (February 23). Slides
2008
NIH Summit: The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities, December 16-17, 2008, National Harbor, MD
Barnett S, David T, McKee M, Pearson TA., on behalf of NCDHR (2008). "Identifying and addressing disparities through community-based participatory research with deaf people: Experiences of a Prevention Research Center." NIH Summit: The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities, National Harbor, MD (December 16-17). Poster
136th Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association, October 25-29, 2008, San Diego, CA
Barnett S, McKee M, Samar VJ, Thompson H., on behalf of the NCDHR Research Committee, Deaf Health Community Committee, Translation Working Groups, Filming Teams, & Interface Development Teams (2008). “Adapting the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to survey deaf sign language users.” American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA (October 26). Abstract Poster
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) 2008 Annual Conference: Promoting Quality - Partnering for Change, September 7-10, 2008, Bethesda, MD
Barnett S. (2008). “Deaf people and healthcare: Adapting CAHPS® to be accessible for sign language users."Presented as part of the “OEREP Panel Session on Successful Career Development in Health Services Research” during the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) 2008 Annual Conference: Promoting Quality: Partnering for Change, Bethesda, MD (September 10). Slides
CDC Prevention Research Centers Annual Program Meeting, March 26, 2008, Atlanta, GA
Aggas J, Barnett S, David T, Graybill P, Kelstone K, Lomeo C, Sullivan JP, Pearson TA. (2008). “Working collaboratively for the first community-based comprehensive health survey of a U.S. Deaf community.” CDC Prevention Research Centers Annual Program Meeting, Atlanta (March 26). Abstract (on page 26) Slides
CDC 25th Annual Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Conference, March 18, 2008, Orlando, FL
Barnett S. (2008). “Adapting the BRFSS to survey deaf sign language users.” CDC 25th Annual Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Conference, Orlando (March 18). Slides
2007
135th Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association, November 3 - 7, 2007, Washington, D.C.
Finigan E, Samar VJ, Sutter E, Klein J, Barnett S, Pollard RQ, O'Hearn A, Lalley P, Steider A, Starr M, Havens C, Dean R, David T, Testa-Wojteczko B, Fogg TT. (2007). "Deaf older adolescents: Health care access disparities in an understudied population.”135th Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association, Washington, D.C. (November 3-7). Abstract Poster
Gallaudet Research Institute's First Wednesday Seminar Series, Gallaudet University, November 7, 2007, Washington, D.C.
Demers Postlethwait S, Starr M. (2007). “Expected and unexpected results: Establishment of a new community-participatory research center."Gallaudet Research Institute's First Wednesday Seminar Series, Washington D.C., (November 7). Abstract Slides
National Black Deaf Advocates 25th Anniversary Conference, July 5, 2007, St. Louis, Mo
David T, Hurwitz, V. (2007). "Health Care Research: 'We will not be Ignored." National Black Deaf Advocates 25th Anniversary Conference, St. Louis (July 5). Slides
Conference to Commemorate the National Health Interview Survey’s 50th Anniversary.” CDC National Center for Health Statistics, June 25, 2007, Hyattsville, MD
Barnett S. (2007). "Using National Health Interview Survey Data to demonstrate disparities experienced by deaf people,” presented for the CDC conference “50 Years of Measuring the Public’s Health: Conference to Commemorate the National Health Interview Survey’s 50th Anniversary.” CDC National Center for Health Statistics, Hyattsville, MD (June 25). Poster
Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities, March, 2007, Honolulu, HI
Samar VJ, Pollard RQ, Sutter E, O'Hearn A, Lalley P, Barnett S. (2007). " Deaf young adults’ self-reported suicide attempt rate: Role of reading and gender.” Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities, Honolulu (March). Poster
2006
134th Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association, November 4 - 8, 2006, Boston, MA
Finigan E, Sutter E, Samar VJ, Barnett S, Pollard RQ, Havens C, Klein J. (2006). "Measuring health risk behaviors of deaf and hard-of-hearing students; considering language difference." 134th Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA (November 7). Abstract
Sutter E, Finigan E, Samar VJ, Berent G, Barnett S, Pollard RQ, Havens C, Klein J., and the Research Committee of the National Center for Deaf Health Research. (2006). "Development of a linguistically accessible health survey for deaf students." 134th Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA (November 7). Abstract
2005
133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association, December 10 - 14, 2005, Philadelphia, PA
Pollard RQ. (2005). “Research involving the deaf population: Cross-cultural and other unique obligations.” 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA (December 13). Abstract
Pollard RQ, Barnett S. (2005). "Health literacy in the deaf population: A preliminary study." 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA (December 12). Abstract
Barnett S, Pollard RQ. (2005). "Metabolic syndrome risks: A pilot study with deaf adults who communicate with American Sign Language." 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA (December 12). Abstract
Academy Health Annual Research Meeting, June 27, 2005, Boston, MA
Piotrowski B, Barnett S. (2005). “Healthcare barriers and deaf people: Facilitating a cross-cultural dialogue.”Academy Health Annual Research Meeting, Boston, MA (June 27).
Barnett S, Pollard RQ. (2005). " Health literacy and metabolic syndrome risks: A pilot study with deaf adults who communicate with American Sign Language." Academy Health Annual Research Meeting, Boston, MA (June 27). Abstract
CDC Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference, March 3, 2005, Atlanta, GA
Barnett S. (2005). “Healthcare experiences of adults deaf since childhood: A review of the Research." CDC Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Conference, Atlanta (March 3). Slides
CDC National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, March 2, 2005, Atlanta, GA
Barnett S, Fogg TT, Pollard RQ, and Starr MJ. (2005). “Addressing disparities with people who are deaf: Opportunities for partnerships in research and health interventions." CDC National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Atlanta, GA (March 2). Program Book (Outline on pg 105)
LOCAL Presentations
2009
Deaf Health Pathway class, Medical Humanities, University of Rochester Medical Center, March 31, 2009, Rochester, NY
Schlehofer D. (2009). "The Human Genome Project and the American Deaf Community." Deaf Health Pathway class, Medical Humanities, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY (March 31). Handout Slides
Dissertation proposal, School of Nursing, University of Rochester Medical Center, February 17, 2009, Rochester, NY
David, T. (2009).
"A Comparison of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing Young Adults’ Responses to a Health Risk Behavior Survey." Dissertation proposal, School of Nursing, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY (February 17). Slides
Community Board Annual Retreat, University of Rochester Medical Center, Center for Community Health, February 6, 2009, Rochester, NY
Barnett S, Schlehofer D. (2009). "The Rochester Deaf Health Survey." Community Board Annual Retreat, University of Rochester Medical Center, Center for Community Health, Rochester NY (February 6). Handout
2008
Medical Student Research Display, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, November 14, 2008, Rochester, NY
Thompson H, Chin N, Starr MJ, Demers S, Finigan E, Stern C. (2008). "Evaluating
relationships between the research and the Deaf communities." Medical Student Research Display, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, Rochester, NY (November 14).
Diversity class, Wegmans School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. John Fisher College, October 30, 2008, Rochester, NY
Schlehofer D. (2008). "Deaf People as a Cultural and Linguistic Minority & the Challenges in Pharmacy." Diversity class, Wegmans School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY (October 30).
American Sign Language and Interpreting Education Department, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology, August 7-8, Rochester, NY
Demers S, Schlehofer D. (2008). "The process of ASL-English Translation Working Group." American Sign Language and Interpreting Education Department, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester, NY (August 7-8).
Disability Rights Advocate ADA Anniversary "Deaf Day," Regional Center for Independent Living, July 22, 2008, Rochester, NY
Demers S, Schlehofer D. (2008). "Deaf Health?! Why is it important?" Regional Center for Independent Living, Rochester, NY (July 22).
National Technical Institute for the Deaf 40th Reunion Celebration,June 28, 2008, Rochester, NY
Cuculick J, Starr M, Demers S, Aggas J. (2008). "Giving back to the Deaf community: National Center for Deaf Health Research." NTID 40th Reunion Celebration, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester NY (June 28). Abstract (on page 6) Slides
Technology and Deaf Education International Symposium, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology, June 24, 2008, Rochester, NY
Samar VJ, Barnett S, Oyzon E, Thompson H, NCDHR Research Committee, Deaf Health Community Committee, Delaney M, ITX Corp. (2008). “The National Center for Deaf Health Research health survey: Demonstration of a linguistically accessible health surveillance instrument for deaf communities.” Technology and Deaf Education International Symposium, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester NY (June 24). Abstract Poster
Summer in the City Seminar, University of Rochester Medical Center,June 17, 2008 Rochester NY
Aggas J, Barnett S, David T, Graybill P, Kelstone K, Sullivan JP, Quiroga A, Pearson TA. (2008). “Working Collaboratively for the First Community-Based Comprehensive Health Survey of a U.S. Deaf Community.” Summer in the City 2008, Center for Community Health, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester NY (June 17). Slides
Family Medicine Research Seminar Series, University of Rochester, June 13, 2008, Rochester NY
Barnett S. (2008). " Update on a sign language health survey.” Family Medicine Research Seminar Series, Family Medicine Research Programs, University of Rochester, Rochester NY (June 13).
Rochester Clinical and Translational Research Curriculum Seminar Series, University of Rochester, May 13th, 2008, Rochester, NY
Thompson H. (2008). "Research at the National Center for Deaf Health Research." CTSI Trainee Progress Reports, Rochester Clinical and Translational Research (RCTRC) Curriculum Seminar Series, University of Rochester Clinical & Translational Science Institute, Rochester NY (May 13). Slides
PhD Research Day, University of Rochester School of Nursing, May 6, 2008, Rochester, NY
David T. (2008). “A secondary analysis of deaf and hearing young adults’ responses to a health risk behavior survey." PhD Research Day, University of Rochester School of Nursing, Rochester NY (May 6). Slides
Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival, Rochester Institute of Technology, May 3, 2008, Rochester, NY
Samar VJ, Barnett S, Oyzon E, Thompson H, NCDHR Research Committee, Deaf Health Community Committee, Delaney M, ITX Corp. (2008). “National Center for Deaf Health Research (NCDHR) Health Behavior Survey: Using technology for health surveillance and health promotion in the Deaf community.” Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester NY (May 3). Poster
Deaf Women Studies Class, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology, April 24, 2008, Rochester, NY
Schlehofer D. (2008). "The Goals of the Deaf Health Survey." National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester, NY (April 24).
2007
Public Health Grand Rounds, Department of Community & Preventive Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, May 18, 2007, Rochester, NY
Stern C. (2007). "Healthcare and the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Communities: Case Studies," Public Health Grand Rounds, Department of Community & Preventive Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY (May 18). Video and Slides
NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester NY February 19th, 2007
Samar VJ, Barnett S, Lalley P, DeCaro J. [organizers] (2007). "Deaf Health Research Poster Session,” hosted by NTID Department of Research and Teacher Education. Eleven posters highlight the research conducted by NCDHR researchers and community partners. NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY (February 19).
Aggas J, Chapel S, Dean R, Demers-Postlethwait S, Finigan E, Graybill P, Gold-Brunson J, Haynes S, O’Hearn A, Pollard RQ. (2007). " Adapting surveys and educational materials for Deaf audiences." Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY (February 19). Poster
Aggas J, Cuculick J, Demers-Postlethwait S, Esposito E, Graybill P, Hardel J, Hauser A, Hurwitz V, Kelbaugh K, Kelley C, Mann C, Mann H, Piotrwoski B, Sankey A, Steider A, Starr MJ, Sullivan JP, Washington T, Yamaji T. (2007). " The role of the Deaf Health Community Committee in community participatory research.” Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY (February 19). Poster
Aggas J, Harmer L, Piotrowski B, Demers-Postlethwait S, Starr M, White P. (2007). “Deaf Strong Hospital (DSH) 2006." Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY (February 19). Poster
Barnett S, Pollard RQ. (2007). " Health literacy in the deaf population: The modified REALM (Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine)." Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY (February 19). Poster
Dozier A, Demers-Postlethwait S, Fogg TT, Starr M. (2007). “Expected and unexpected results: Establishment of a new community-participatory research center." Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY (February 19). Poster
O’Hearn A. (2007). "Efficacy of dialectical behavioral therapy with deaf psychiatric patients: Longitudinal changes.” Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY (February 19). Poster
O’Hearn A, Steider A, Samar V, David T, Testa-Wojteczko B. (2007). "Deaf and hard-of-hearing young adult perception of body weight: gender, ethnicity and media influence.” Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY (February 19). Poster
Oyzon E, Delaney M, Samar V, O’Hearn A, Lalley P. (2007). "The Health Behavior Survey-Sign Language Version (HBS-SLV): User interface.” Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY (February 19). Poster
Pollard RQ, Samar V. (2007). "Expert clinicians’ survey: Psychosis symptoms in deaf patients.” Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY (February 19). Poster
Samar V, Pollard RQ, O’Hearn A, Lalley P, Sutter E, Barnett S, Klein JD, Finigan E, Steider A, Starr M, Havens C, Dean R, David T, Testa-Wojteczko B, Fogg TT. (2007). "Deaf young adults’ self-reported suicide attempt and suicide ideation rates: Role of reading skill and gender.” Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY (February 19). Poster
Sutter E, Finigan E, Samar V, Berent G, Barnett S, Pollard RQ, Havens C, Klein JD, and the NCDHR Research Committee. (2007)."Development of a linguistically accessible health survey for deaf and hard-of-hearing young adults.” Deaf Health Poster Session, NTID Brown Bag Research Series, Rochester NY (February 19). Poster
2006
Center for Applied Community Research and Development, Binghamton University, State University of New York, October 11th, 2006, Owego, NY
Dozier A, Postlethwait S, Fogg TT, Starr MJ. (2006) “Expected and unexpected Results: establishment of a new community-participatory research center." Multidisciplinary Community-Based Inquiry Conference, Center for Applied Community Research and Development, Binghamton University, (October 11). Slides
Rochester Deaf Awareness Week , September 26, 2006, Rochester, NY
McKee M. (2006) "Deaf Patients: "Getting the best medical care possible", Deaf Awareness Week 2006 (September 26).
Rochester Clinical Research Curriculum, University of Rochester Medical Center, May 9, 2006, Rochester, NY
Dugan M. (2006). "The United Nations Comprehensive and Integral International Convention to Promote and Protect the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities," Rochester Clinical Research Curriculum, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY (May 9). Presentation Notes/Text
University of Rochester Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds, February 15, 2006, Rochester, NY
Pollard RQ, Barnett S. (2006). "National Center for Deaf Health Research: Engaging the Deaf community in health disparities research." University of Rochester Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Rochester, NY (February 15). Slides
2005
Rochester Clinical Research Curriculum, University of Rochester Medical Center, May 16, 2005, Rochester, NY
Ebert D. (2005). "Listening to the Silent Majority: Observations on medical services for persons who are deaf, disabled, or underserved ," Rochester Clinical Research Curriculum, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY (May 16).
2004
Greater Rochester Diversity Council, Rochester Convention Center, September 15, 2004, Rochester, NY
Smiley L, Malia T, Barnett S, Pearson TA. (2004) "Does anyone hear me? Deaf people in a hearing healthcare system." Diversity 2004 Conference Healthcare Symposium: Eliminating Healthcare Disparities. Sponsored by the Greater Rochester Diversity Council, Rochester Convention Center, Rochester, NY (September 15). Program
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