What Educators and Administrators can do beyond ADA compliance to support their students — Imagine a world so silent that lips move quickly but hold no meaning. Each room of people is an abyss of incomprehension. People become frustrated, but it’s hard to tell why. This is a taste of what Deaf and hard-of-hearing people experience every day. For more information about Ava’s accessibility…

Now that the COVID-19 vaccines are spreading throughout the US, many schools are starting to plan to head back into the physical classroom. Many are excited for the return to “normalcy,” but for some students, in-person classroom attendance means additional barriers to communications, especially for students who are Deaf or…

Hearing folks, take a stroll in my ears. It’s a wondrous world that we hard-of-hearing people occupy. And it’s high time you learned about it. 1. “You’re a hot mess!” That’s right, I heard that. All it takes is a casual conversation along with my “mis-hearing” to alter the shape…

As Los Angeles County significantly stepped up its efforts to expand vaccinations to the tens of thousands per day, it needed to ensure that vaccine access for Deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) people wasn’t compromised. With a population of approximately 10 million people, LA County had to do so in a…

Inclusion and access are at the heart of Ava’s new $10 million Series A fundraising, pushing innovation for its live captions for in-person and online conversations — With its Series A fundraising round, Ava plans to expand its live captions offering for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people — making it easier for accessibility managers at companies, learning institutions, and healthcare facilities to provide communication access for their organizations (see exclusive coverage from Axios and Ava’s Series A Funding…

How the ADA has helped paved the way for the Deaf community — By Jordana Schulman The Evolution of Deaf History Month This year, we have an extra reason to celebrate Deaf History Month. While we have many Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to thank for their significant achievements and contributions, Troy Kotsur — the first Deaf man to win an Academy Award for his role in the recent CODA…

An Interview with Troy Kotsur — By Weezie Melançon Troy Kotsur made history this year as the first Deaf male actor to win an Academy Award, a British Academy award, a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Critics’ Choice Movie Award. Needless to say, though we’ll say it anyway, his performance as Deaf father and fisherman…

CODA Oscar Win Signals Rise of Deaf Representation in Hollywood — By Weezie Melancon In recent years, inclusivity and diversity have been at the forefront of social activism and awareness campaigns spanning the globe. Women, LGBTQ, and the Black communities have maintained focal status at the center of these movements while other minority groups remain in the shadows. …

By Jordana Schulman The month of March is dedicated to celebrating womxn’s history. …