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Accessibility & Advocacy through a Deaf perspective.
Articles that explain common barriers and explore issues often misunderstood by hearing people.
Deciding whether to get a cochlear implant is not a simple decision. It involves a lot of practical, medical, financial, communication, and lifestyle considerations that are not always fully discussed until later in the evaluation process. This article isn’t an…
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A cochlear implant is a medical device designed to provide a sense of sound to individuals with severe to profound deafness. Unlike hearing aids, which amplify sound, cochlear implants work by directly stimulating the auditory nerve. This allows sound signals…
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Dinner Table Syndrome names a common experience among Deaf and hard of hearing people. It occurs when Deaf people attend gatherings of hearing folks–historically around a dinner table, but it can be anywhere. All too often, the Deaf person’s communication…
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Video Relay Service (VRS) is one of those things that people may have heard about but don’t really understand. This article explains what VRS actually is, how Deaf people use it, and why it’s a big deal for access and…
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A videophone is one of the most important communication tools in modern Deaf culture. If you’ve ever wondered how Deaf people “make phone calls,” this article is for you. A Videophone, or “VP” allows Deaf people who use ASL to…
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President Trump says that providing a sign language interpreter during White House briefings would “severely intrude on the President’s prerogative to control the image he presents to the public.” Today my feed is filled with outraged responses from Deaf people…
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A TTY (or TDD) is a typing device that once played the central role in Deaf telecommunications—how Deaf and hard of hearing people made phone calls. Long before texting, smartphones, videophones, or relay services existed, Deaf people were way ahead…
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The benefits of using a Deaf Interpreter or Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) are far better known today than they were a decade ago. But a few myths still linger — among us Deaf people and among hearing ASL interpreters who…
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Deaf Awareness events are held on certain established days, weeks or months with the celebratory purpose of raising public awareness about Deaf Culture and people. That is, Deaf people who embrace the use of sign language and enjoy a life…
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A Deaf Interpreter or CDI (Certified Deaf Interpreter) is a Deaf or hard-of-hearing professional trained in advanced interpreting, cultural mediation, and specialized communication techniques. CDIs work alongside hearing ASL interpreters to ensure Deaf consumers receive accurate, clear, and culturally appropriate…
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