The Story Behind In Good Hands
A student-founded nonprofit on a mission to close the communication gap between healthcare providers and Deaf patients.
Healthcare Should Work for Everyone. Including Deaf Patients
When a hearing-impaired patient walks into a hospital, they often face a system that wasn't built with them in mind. Interpreters aren't always available. Written notes slow everything down. And in an emergency, that gap isn't just frustrating. It's dangerous.
In Good Hands exists to reduce that gap. We teach healthcare professionals and first responders basic American Sign Language: the phrases that come up most often in medical settings, the signs that can help a patient feel seen, and the skills that make a real difference in care quality.
All of it is free. All of it is practical. And all of it starts with the belief that a little ASL knowledge goes a long way.
What is Our Goal?
Every program In Good Hands runs is designed around one question: what does a healthcare professional actually need to communicate better with a Deaf patient?
In-Person Seminars
We host seminars at hospitals, clinics, libraries, and community spaces across New Jersey and New York. Sessions are hands-on, focused on practical phrases, and free to attend.
Educational Videos
We create and produce all video content. Each video focuses on a specific set of phrases, physician visit basics, emergency response signs, or patient interaction fundamentals.
Priyana Manglani
Founder
Priyana Manglani is a rising junior at Kent Place School in Summit, New Jersey. She is a long-time student of ASL and is also incredibly passionate about the intersection of medicine and ethics. Priyana is dedicated to promoting equality within the healthcare system for the Deaf community by highlighting the importance of ASL teaching and communication, specifically within healthcare systems.
Get Involved With In Good Hands
Whether you're a healthcare professional looking to build new skills, a facility interested in hosting a seminar, or someone who wants to support the mission, there's a way to get involved.