In a world that thrives on diversity and inclusivity, it is our responsibility as members of society to support and uplift marginalized communities. One such community that deserves our attention and allyship is the deaf community. By becoming a deaf community ally, we can actively work towards breaking down barriers, promoting inclusivity, and fostering a more accessible world. In this article, I want to share my personal journey of becoming an ally to the deaf community, emphasizing the importance of empathy, understanding, and taking action...
Communication is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, enabling the sharing of thoughts, emotions, and experiences. However, the way people communicate varies across different cultures and communities. In the Deaf culture, communication takes on a unique form, where sign language becomes the primary means of expression. This blog post explores the rich and vibrant aspects of Deaf culture, highlighting the importance of direct and authentic communication through sign language.
As children we were taught that the United States of America is a great melting pot of a myriad of cultures, ethnicities, and religions. Two ingredients left out of that melting pot were the different physical and mental states of the human being. We excluded the deaf/hard of hearing community, the autistic community, the blind community, and so on.
I don’t know about you guys but when I think about learning a new language, one of the first thoughts I have is “man, that sounds like a lot of work” or “It would be so great to learn but everyone I know speaks English anyway, what’s the point?” or some of us want to learn a new language but we just don’t have the time. Well, I am here to tell you that sign language is the way to go and the best part is that it's not even that hard to learn.
Within the deaf or HoH communities, many people find it difficult to follow a career path that would fully accommodate their needs. In essence, these people worry that due to their disability, they won’t be able to find a good stable job that would support them and their families. This, however, is not the case. The range of occupations is endless! Below are some examples of career paths that people from these communities could pursue...
