Deaf Hub Vital Signs 2026: Tiffany Bridgett, PhD

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Tiffany Bridgett, PhD, Deaf Hub Vital Signs, Friday, March 20, 4 to 6 p.m., Dyer Arts Center

Do you know what clinical psychology looks like? Or how Deaf psychologists can provide mental health care?

Tiffany Bridgett, PhD will present on Friday, March 20, “Transforming Barriers into Purpose: A Deaf Psychologist’s Journey of Change, Care, and Advocacy.”  This event will take place at Dyer Arts Center from 4 to 6 p.m., with the presentation at 4pm followed by a reception. Deaf Hub Vital Signs is an annual event to showcase a woman and/or BIPOC deaf or hard of hearing healthcare professional’s experience in navigating the healthcare industry.

Join us for a reception after the talk - a table is waiting for you! Sign up by Friday, February 27

To learn more about Bridgett’s bio:

Tiffany Bridgett, PhD is a Deaf licensed clinical psychologist in Massachusetts and founder of Lifestyle & Access, PLLC, providing accessible, culturally responsive mental health care for Deaf and hearing clients impacted by complex trauma, serious mental illness (SMI), and systemic barriers to care. With over a decade of experience across hospital, school, and community settings, she uses trauma-informed, relational, and collaborative approaches. As a neurodivergent psychologist, Dr. Bridgett brings empathy and authenticity to her work and also trains mental health interpreters nationwide in trauma-informed practice, ethics, and cross-cultural collaboration.

[Image Description: Tiffany Bridgett, PhD is featured at the Deaf Hub Vital Signs to give a presentation, Transforming Barriers into Purpose: A Deaf Psychologist’s Journey of Change, Care, and Advocacy” on Friday, March 20 from 4 to 6 p.m., and the mingle reception is included. Bridgett's portrait is featured under the orange spotlight. She wears black jacket with a long orange-red braid. The QR code is linked to the Google Form and located on top of the orange moving box at the bottom-left corner of the graphic post. The RIT/NTID Deaf Health Care and Biomedical Science Hub's logo lockup is located in the black banner on the bottom of the flyer.]


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When and Where
March 20, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Room/Location: Dyer Arts Center
Who

Open to the Public

Interpreter Requested?

Yes

Topics
alumni
deaf community
diversity
student experience