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Deaf Awareness

Many neurodivergent folks have co-occurring disorders or disabilities. Some may be hard of hearing or deaf, or minimally speaking or non-speaking. Sign language and other forms of alternative communication can benefit so many people.

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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

This Is What Ableism Looks Like, article written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

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

My Hearing Loss Is Also My Gain, article written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

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)

Have Hearing Aid, Will Travel (But Would Prefer Not), by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

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)

Affinity Between The Autistic & Deaf Communities, article by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity MB

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

Yes, I’m Both Deaf And Sound Sensitive, written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

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

Ableism And Invisible Disabilities, article written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

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

Nobody Owes You Nice, article written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

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

Everything, including Deafness, is on a Spectrum; written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity MB

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

Stop Deaf Language Deprivation, article written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

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

Have Hearing Aid, Will Travel, article written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

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

Bill Vicars signing "appropriation" (photo credit LifePrint.com), article written by Jillian Enright

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...

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Linguistic Appropriation and Exploitation on Social Media

Linguistic Appropriation and Exploitation on Social Media

Photos by Bill Vicars of LifePrint.com. Article written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity MB

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. 

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Accessible Communication Benefits Everyone

Deafness and Disability: Printable resources available for purchase & download in my online shop

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

Accessible Communication Benefits Everyone, written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

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. 

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