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Research Identifies Communication Barriers for Deaf Students Accessing University Menstrual Health Services

Category
· Research · Global
Date
September 3, 2026
Source
OVUM

Summary

A first-of-its-kind study led by Professor Aimee Spector highlights how hearing-centered communication systems at UK universities systematically exclude British Sign Language users from essential menstrual health support and clinical conversations.

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