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And Why Assumptions Cause Harm There is a workplace misconception that never seems to disappear:“If someone has a cochlear implant, they can hear now, problem solved.” This assumption shows up in meetings, interviews, performance reviews, trainings, and even casual conversations. It comes from good intentions, but it leads to real harm. It places unrealistic expectations on Deaf employees and shifts
How Deaf-Led Work Gets Derailed, And How We Fix It People often assume that access work just happens. A team shows up, shares ideas, offers lived experience, and suddenly progress appears. But anyone in the Deaf community knows that behind every “simple solution” is a long history of Deaf individuals pushing, advocating, creating, and educating, often unpaid, unseen, and uncredited.
I met someone recently who struggled with communication in a group setting. The signs were subtle; hesitating to join in, relying on others to fill the silence, smiling to mask confusion. It didn’t take long for me to realize they were facing a communication barrier. But they didn’t say anything.Not because they were ashamed, but because they didn’t feel safe
I’m Not Just Here for Deaf Awareness Month People often meet me and see “Deaf educator.” True. But here’s the part they miss:I’m not only about Deaf and hard of hearing topics, I’m about communication. All of it. Culture, systems, workflows, policies, tech, and the everyday human habits that make workplaces better (or worse). If you only call me for
When it comes to Deaf experiences, everyone seems to have an opinion , especially those who haven’t lived it. We often see professionals, parents, or “experts” speaking for the Deaf community, from early childhood education to adult accessibility. Their intentions might be good, but the result is often one-sided. The voices of those who actually live the Deaf experience get
The Compliment That Isn’t If you’ve ever said “You speak so well for a Deaf person,” please, take a deep breath. I know you probably meant it as a compliment, but to us, it’s a punch to the gut wrapped in politeness. Where It Comes From That phrase has a long, heavy history.For decades, Deaf children were forced to learn
