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Deaf Pride & Awareness Articles
This Is What Ableism Looks Like
Have Hearing Aid, Will Travel (But Would Prefer Not)
This Is What Ableism Looks Like
A real-life example of what ableism and micro-aggressions look like in action. I am Deaf, neurodivergent, and female-presenting, so I have indeed experienced ableism, audism, and sexism.
My Hearing Loss Is Also My Gain
Have Hearing Aid, Will Travel (But Would Prefer Not)
This Is What Ableism Looks Like
This article was featured by Medium editors in September 2022! A story about Deaf culture, Deaf pride, and Deaf gain.
Have Hearing Aid, Will Travel (But Would Prefer Not)
Have Hearing Aid, Will Travel (But Would Prefer Not)
Have Hearing Aid, Will Travel (But Would Prefer Not)
Everything changes yet stays the same. It’s 2023. Nearly everyone is connected nearly all the time. Smart phones are ubiquitous, yet we still don’t have truly accessible public spaces.
Affinity Between The Autistic & Deaf Communities
Affinity Between The Autistic & Deaf Communities
Have Hearing Aid, Will Travel (But Would Prefer Not)
We have a lot more in common than people might think. I am Deaf and Autistic, and I have noticed quite a few commonalities between the two communities.
Yes, I’m Both Deaf And Sound Sensitive
Affinity Between The Autistic & Deaf Communities
Yes, I’m Both Deaf And Sound Sensitive
How can I be hard of hearing and also be sound sensitive? An explanation of recruitment and misophonia in neurodivergent and Deaf people.
Ableism And Invisible Disabilities
Affinity Between The Autistic & Deaf Communities
Yes, I’m Both Deaf And Sound Sensitive
In a completely connected society, one in which there are a plethora of free and inexpensive technological options for improving accessibility, there's really no excuse for this.
Nobody Owes You Nice
Everything, including Deafness, is on a Spectrum
Everything, including Deafness, is on a Spectrum
Respect is important, but nice is overrated. Being nice is not more important than being thinking critically and calling out problematic behaviour. People’s feelings are not more important than social justice.
Everything, including Deafness, is on a Spectrum
Everything, including Deafness, is on a Spectrum
Everything, including Deafness, is on a Spectrum
It’s Deaf Awareness Month, so I wanted to share a few public service announcements to help you navigate your next encounter with a Deaf person.
Deaf Language Deprivation
Everything, including Deafness, is on a Spectrum
Have Hearing Aid, Will Travel
Celebrate hearing awareness week by preventing linguistic neglect. Just like spoken languages, there are different signed languages all over the world. And, just like spoken languages, there are many varieties and regional dialects.
Have Hearing Aid, Will Travel
Linguistic Appropriation and Exploitation on Social Media
Have Hearing Aid, Will Travel
Travelling While Deaf: Being hard of hearing during a pandemic was already hard enough with trying to communicate without the ability to lip-read due to mask wearing.
Linguistic Appropriation and Exploitation on Social Media
Linguistic Appropriation and Exploitation on Social Media
Linguistic Appropriation and Exploitation on Social Media
Sign Language is our culture and mode of communication, not a gimmick for clout. In the summer of 2022, a teenaged content creator posted a video of herself signing a song on TikTok...
We’re Not Here for Your Entertainment
Linguistic Appropriation and Exploitation on Social Media
Linguistic Appropriation and Exploitation on Social Media
Sign Language is our culture and mode of communication, not a gimmick for clout. Sign language means accessibility. It means understanding and being understood. It’s not a cheap party trick, and it sure as hell isn’t for influencers to co-opt for attention and profit.
Deafness and Disability Resources
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Accessible Communication Benefits Everyone
Accessible Communication Benefits Everyone
Deafness and Disability: Printable resources available for purchase and download in my online shop.
Accessible Communication Benefits Everyone
Accessible Communication Benefits Everyone
Accessible Communication Benefits Everyone
Sign language, AAC, and other accessible modes of communication aren't just for Deaf and non-speaking people. Not only is accessible communication a basic human right, it is also more convenient for everyone.