Mahogany Inclusion Partners’ Post

Who else noticed the powerful accessibility for Deaf and hard of hearing folks during the DNC? As someone deeply invested in making the world more deaf-friendly, I was thrilled to see both captions and ASL interpreters ensuring that the Deaf/hh community could fully engage. It’s also inspiring to see President Biden, a member of the disability community himself proving that inclusion isn't just possible, it's essential. Let's keep pushing for more of this in every space. [ID: The image shows President Biden speaking at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) 2024, with a large screen displaying his image above a packed arena. Closed captions are visible, highlighting Biden's words, and an ASL interpreter can be seen on the right side of the screen. It is circled with an arrow. The CNN news ticker at the bottom reads, "President Biden speaks at first night of DNC.] #AccessibilityMatters #InclusionForAll #DeafFriendly #Deaf #HardOfHearing #DisabilityAdvocacy #EqualAccess

In every space! It can be done. It can even be improved. It can be normalized. Inclusion starts with thinking about others before the event starts. Love to see this! #languageaccess #interpreters #captions

Here are the top 5 reasons your building needs Deaf Alerter: ✨ Compliance: Deaf Alerter fully complies with British and European Standards, BS5839-1 and EN54, ensuring you meet the necessary regulations. ✨ Equality: The Equality Act 2010 requires equal access for all, and Deaf Alerter helps you achieve that for safety systems like fire alarms and public address systems. ✨ Coverage: With Deaf Alerter, you can ensure guaranteed full building coverage with no black spots, keeping D/deaf people safe wherever they are in your building. ✨ Nationwide: The unique 'national roaming' system allows Alerter users to receive emergency messages and communications in any building displaying the Deaf Alerter symbol. ✨ Flexibility: Deaf Alerter includes Message Manager software, enabling you to send private messages, public address messages, and even useful pre-recorded and scheduled messages. By installing Deaf Alerter, you'll join a community of businesses committed to making their buildings more accessible for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people. For more information, please email kjm@alertergroup.com #DeafAlerter #Accessibility #Inclusion #SafetyFirst

Learn ways in which you can be more deaf aware. 🙌 Let’s celebrate the resilience and diversity within the Deaf and hard of hearing community, championing inclusivity and accessibility for all. Let's amplify their voices, break down barriers, and foster a world where everyone's story can be heard. 🫶 #DeafAwarenessWeek #ProsperoGroup

As many are aware, my son (age 2) was born profoundly deaf. This is extremely hard hitting but seems to be a familiar experience to many deaf people 😞 I've had the privilege of being introduced to the most amazing community of deaf people and I find myself very fortunate to be included by them. Hearing people should be doing the same for them! How would you feel if you weren't included? If every day was a struggle to get access to something that was a basic need? That your ability to access something, others take for granted, was difficult and exhausting? Think about it..... If you have a business who needs training on diversity and inclusion please feel free to reach out. I will be offering inclusion training at a reduced rate as I want as many people to have awareness, as possible. #inclusion #diversity #awareness #deafawareness

NEW BLOG! Unseen Hurdles: Daily Challenges Faced by Deaf/HOH and Individuals with Disabilities Every day, Deaf/Hard of Hearing and disabled individuals face numerous obstacles that many of us might not even notice. From inaccessible public spaces to communication barriers and societal biases, these challenges can significantly hinder their independence and inclusion. We're shedding light on these critical issues in our latest blog. Join us in understanding and changing these unseen hurdles to create a more accessible and inclusive world for everyone. Read the full story on our website and help us make a difference. 🌍💪 https://bit.ly/3wfhFgi

This Deaf Awareness Month I have been pretty focused on obstacles regarding why we haven't had access in society as Deaf people. In this live stream I want to address those obstacles by recapping key events that helped me process this information in the timeline of Deaf history as well as what movements have led to what social progress there is today for us Deaf. Join me as we reflect on not only social issues, but also how to turn advocacy into social change. https://lnkd.in/gtxXPBCy

Something people have been asking me lately. The connection between the deaf and hard of hearing is still strong and neither group is superior. Our focus should be on fostering an inclusive society. #accessibility #Deafawareness #DeafCommunity #InclusionMatters #HardOfHearing #DeafAccess #InclusionRevolution #DeafAdvocate #AccessibleWithOboma #AdvocateWithOboma #HearingWithoutLimits

NEW BLOG! Unseen Hurdles: Daily Challenges Faced by Deaf/HOH and Individuals with Disabilities Every day, Deaf/Hard of Hearing and disabled individuals face numerous obstacles that many of us might not even notice. From inaccessible public spaces to communication barriers and societal biases, these challenges can significantly hinder their independence and inclusion. We're shedding light on these critical issues in our latest blog. Join us in understanding and changing these unseen hurdles to create a more accessible and inclusive world for everyone. Read the full story on our website and help us make a difference. 🌍💪 https://bit.ly/3wfhFgi

Around 50 percent of #women in the deaf community experience #domesticviolence. #Research suggests the deaf community report experiencing victimization at higher rates, but a lack of accessible resources and trauma-informed services for American Sign Language speakers make it difficult for deaf people to report crimes and access support. In this report, Urban provides recommendations for how New York City’s Barrier Free Living (BFL) and similar direct service programs can improve and adapt staffing, services, and outreach to strengthen their response to deaf survivors. See Urban’s additional recommendations and findings from our evaluation of BFL’s program. https://urbn.is/3zWYLwl