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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

In honor of Deaf Awareness Month, I’d like to share my story. Diagnosed with cholesteatoma at 14, I’ve undergone seven surgeries and now experience severe bilateral hearing loss. At 28, I realize I’ve lived with this disability for half my life. While I haven’t always embraced my hearing challenges, I’ve discovered three key strengths: 1. Listening Skills: Struggling to hear has made me a more attentive listener, helping me pick up on details others might miss. 2. Empathy: My experiences in challenging communication situations have deepened my understanding and empathy for others. 3. Thoughtful Action: I’ve learned to assess situations carefully before responding, ensuring I fully understand what’s being communicated. This Deaf Awareness Month, I’m excited to celebrate the positives of deafness and share my journey. 💪🎧 #DeafAwarenessMonth #HearingHealth #Empathy #Strengths

Communication for PWD It is beneficial to communicate well with everyone, especially those who are blind, disabled, or belong to other groups. Unfortunately, some hearing coworkers have difficulty communicating successfully in front of a deaf colleague who is alone during break times. They frequently leave out deaf coworkers from conversations, presuming the issues are unimportant to them. This lack of consideration can be harmful and isolating. Regardless of the issue, everyone must learn appropriate ways to include deaf colleagues in conversations and be aware of their communication needs. Let us build an inclusive environment in which everyone feels appreciated and included. ~Plen-Tsarina Bautista Advocate of Deaf Community

This Deaf Awareness Week, let's turn up the volume on inclusivity! We recognise that #diversity isn't just about what we can see or hear. With 12 million people in the UK experiencing some form of deafness, it's crucial that our workplaces reflect and accommodate this diversity. Did you know that #BritishSignLanguage is an official language since 2003? Yet, many D/deaf individuals still face significant barriers in accessing services and information. It's not just about hearing—the D/deaf community has its own rich culture, history, and identity. Here’s how we can all foster a more inclusive environment: - Always face the person you're talking to. - Speak clearly, slowly, and ensure your mouth is visible. - Be patient, repeat, or rephrase if needed. Let’s embrace these practices not just this week but every day to create a workplace where everyone can thrive. 💛🖤 #DeafAwarenessWeek #Inclusion #Diversity #BSL #Accessibility #MahoganyInclusionPartners

How can you be more deaf aware? No 9 - Hearing Aids are not perfect Although they do help alot sometimes hearing aids can make understanding more difficult due to how they focus in on sounds. Do not assume that if I have hearing aids I hear you. #Diversity #Equality #Inclusion #equity #workplaceculture #respect #NDA #austicticadvocate #disabilityawareness #equitable #organizationalpractice #diversityandinclusion #inclusionmatters #inclusione #inclusionrevolution #disabilityinclusion #socialinclusion #inclusions #inclusionsocial #inclusionworks #inclusionanddiversity #inclusionist #diversityinclusion #radicalinclusion #autisminclusion #inclusionforall #supportinclusion #inclusionisthenewcool #diversityequityinclusion #communityinclusion

It's essential to stay informed about aging, hearing loss, and communication. Our fact sheet, 'Age, Hearing Loss, and Communication: What Are My Rights?' explains your rights as a person with hearing loss under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides an overview of communication access (called “effective communication” in the ADA law) in your community. You can read it here: https://lnkd.in/dvuciRk #ADA #Hearing #Aging

What the hell is Deaf Awareness Week?! For today's vlog, Amanda Codea decided to shadow Bobbie Jade Solkhon on a normal day working at PG as a deaf person. This vlog will: 👉 Teach you what Deaf Awareness Week is and why is it so important to celebrate it 👉 Remind you to PLEASE USE CAPTIONS 👉 Give you some invaluable workplace accessibility tips 🌟 HAPPY DEAF AWARENESS WEEK 🌟 VD: This vlog shows clips of Bobbie, a white blonde woman wearing a black outfit, working in the office and talking to the camera, and of Amanda, a Latina/White woman with glasses and a beige jumper, interviewing Bobbie. 🚀 Do you want to learn how to engage with the deaf community AUTHENTICALLY in your marketing activities? Let's have a chat! info@purplegoatagency.com #DeafAwarenessWeek #Inclusion #DisabilityAwareness #DeafCommunity #Vlog #InclusiveMarketing

September is Deaf Awareness Month! Let's shine a light on a crucial aspect of diversity: Deafness and Hard of Hearing. These invisible disabilities often go unnoticed, but their impact is profound. We are ALL candidates for hearing loss or other forms of disability at some point in our lives. It's time to break down barriers and challenge stigma, discrimination, and exclusion! Let's embrace disability and promote inclusivity. Let's create a world where everyone can thrive, regardless of their abilities. Join me in celebrating Deaf Awareness Month by: Learning basic sign language phrases Amplifying Deaf voices and stories Advocating for accessibility and accommodations Embracing diversity in all its forms Together, we can build a more inclusive and compassionate society. #DeafAwarenessMonth #InclusionRevolution #EmbraceDisability #StopStigma #BreakDownBarriers"

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

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