Deaf / Hard of Hearing Medical ID
Communication access, on your terms
A MediTappy QR + PIN profile lets you share your preferred communication, such as ASL, writing notes, or texting, plus contacts and selected emergency details on your terms when speech or hearing access is limited.
Who it’s for
For Deaf and hard of hearing people who want to share communication preferences and selected emergency details in a way that supports autonomy, without defining anyone by a diagnosis.Profile checklist
- Preferred communication: ASL, writing notes, texting, or another choice
- How to get your attention and communicate respectfully
- Trusted contacts and selected emergency details
- A PIN for the information you choose to keep private
How it works
- Tap the MediTappy tag with a smartphone.
- Open the PIN-protected profile.
- Read the communication notes and details you choose to share.
- Use those preferences to support a clear, respectful interaction.
Related resource
Explore the QR Medical ID guide for more about updatable profiles. Note: You control what appears on your profile and can update it as your needs change. MediTappy is an information-sharing tool, not a medical device or a guarantee of outcomes.- Communication preferences (preferred language, touch, or assistive tools)
- Trusted contacts and how you want them reached
- Conditions and details you choose to share, plus helpful context
- Access notes that help others communicate respectfully
What is a MediTappy profile?
A MediTappy profile lets you choose the communication preferences, contacts, and helpful details you want to share, on your terms, especially when speech or situational communication is limited.
How does the tag support communication?
Tap the MediTappy tag with a phone, then open the PIN-protected profile. Read the communication notes, contacts, and details you chose to share when speech or situational communication is limited.
Can I change what is shared?
Yes. You control what appears on your profile and can update it as your needs change. Share only the information that feels useful to you.
Note: MediTappy is an information-sharing tool. You control what appears on your profile; it does not prevent, cure, or guarantee outcomes.
Ready to share information on your terms?
Keep your communication preferences close. Choose what you share, use a PIN for private details, and update your profile whenever you like.