Raylene Paludneviciene

Raylene Paludneviciene is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Gallaudet University. Her work focuses on health communication, public health disparities affecting Deaf communities, and the development of culturally adapted assessment tools for American Sign Language (ASL) users. She leads research on pandemic-related health behaviors in Deaf populations, including food security, vaccine hesitancy, and the efficacy of health communication strategies. Her projects include validating surveys like HINTS-ASL to ensure equitable health information access. Professor Paludneviciene also investigates the long-term health consequences of adverse childhood communication experiences and the accessibility of healthcare technologies like video remote interpreting.

Her research portfolio spans over two decades, with contributions to understanding cochlear implant sociocultural impacts, literacy assessment in deaf adults, and digital health accessibility. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address systemic barriers in healthcare and education for Deaf individuals. Current efforts emphasize translating research findings into policy recommendations to improve health equity and communication access.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on Lifespan Development (PSY-210) and Psychology of Deaf People (PSY-270), integrating empirical research with practical applications. Her work bridges academic scholarship with community-based participatory research to empower Deaf communities through evidence-based interventions.