
It\’s that time of the year to sign up for ASL classes with Leah, classes starts next week!
ASL 1 Tuesdays at 7pm
ASL 2 Thursdays at 7pm
ASL 3 Tuesdays at 11am
ASL 4 Wednesdays at 11am

It\’s that time of the year to sign up for ASL classes with Leah, classes starts next week!
ASL 1 Tuesdays at 7pm
ASL 2 Thursdays at 7pm
ASL 3 Tuesdays at 11am
ASL 4 Wednesdays at 11am

Lately, I’ve been hearing a familiar phrase more often: “This project is Deaf-informed.” It sounds promising. It suggests care, consultation, and inclusion. But here’s the truth: Deaf-informed isn’t the same as Deaf-led. and the difference matters. Deaf-Informed Still Keeps Power Elsewhere In many projects, Deaf people are brought in to review materials, validate signs, or provide feedback after decisions have already been made. That’s Deaf-informed. The structure is

“Deaf-led” is becoming a popular phrase. It shows up in grant applications.On websites.In project proposals.Across social media. But too often, it’s used loosely, sometimes even strategically, without a real understanding of what it requires. So let’s talk about what Deaf-led actually means. Deaf-Led Is Not Deaf-Informed Inviting Deaf people to review content is not Deaf-led. Hiring Deaf consultants for sign-off is not Deaf-led. Paying Deaf creators for videos