We just wrapped up another incredible Insider meeting, and wow, what an enlightening experience it was! Matthew McConnell shared his inspiring journey of growing up in the deaf community. His presentation was packed with fascinating insights that truly opened our eyes to the experiences and challenges faced by the deaf community and their relatives. This session continues our commitment to discussing important topics of minority representation. The lively Q&A session at the end highlighted just how engaging and thought-provoking the discussion was for everyone. 🙌 Thank you, Matthew, for your powerful and informative talk. It’s moments like these that remind us of the importance of inclusivity and understanding in our community.
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Today is Day Four (4) of the International Week of the Deaf and today's theme is: How To Put Deaf People On The Agenda. In a world that thrives on communication, the voices of the deaf community often go unheard. Yet, the importance of putting deaf people on the agenda cannot be overstated. It's a matter of not just inclusivity, but of recognizing the vibrant culture, unique perspectives, and the untapped potential that deaf individuals bring to our society. In this discourse, we'll explore why we must make room for their voices and experiences, for in doing so, we enrich our collective tapestry of humanity.
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Today, we honor the incredible spirit of Helen Keller and raise awareness for DeafBlind individuals worldwide. Let's embrace diversity, dismantle barriers, and create a more inclusive world. For more information on Deafblind, visit https://ow.ly/PuGt50SqKns * * * [ID: On a black background with white borders and adorned with quotation marks. Inside the borders, there is a quote that says "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart" by Helen Keller, written in white text.]
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Dive into "My Life. My Story." 📘 This workshop encourages people with developmental disabilities to stand up for inclusion, sharpen storytelling skills, be the hero of their own tale, and showcase their journey! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4atsc5K.
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🤟 💜 September is Deaf Awareness Month! 💜 🤟 Did you know that there are over 400 million Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals worldwide? Their experiences are diverse, their perspectives are unique, and it’s crucial that we recognize the incredible contributions they make to our society. 🤝 Let's use this month to: 1. Educate ourselves about Deaf culture, history, and the barriers society places on the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. 2. Learn some basic sign language to enhance our communication and connect with Deaf individuals. 3. Support Deaf-owned businesses and organizations working to empower the Deaf community. 4. Advocate for accessibility and equal opportunities for all.
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Why do we celebrate Australian sign Language (Auslan Day) on 13th April? Individuals with SATB2 Associated Syndrome may have absent or limited speech, and therefore are given opportunities to socially convey their needs, wants, feelings through different multi modal systems of communication. One of these systems of communication opportunities, include Auslan. You may be asking, what is Auslan? Auslan is the sign language used by the majority of the Australian Deaf community. Now, whilst the majority of people living with SATB2 Associated Syndrome are not deaf but may have levels of hearing loss, they prefer to communicate using sign language and see this method very easily adapted to their body language. Check out the links below to find out more about Auslan, via Deaf Connect #SATB2 #multimodality #Speechandlanguagetherapy #nonverbalcommunication #nonverbal #raredisease #Auslan
Happy Auslan Day from everyone at Deaf Connect! We have some fantastic resources for you to download, print and share with family and community to recognise the contributions of Deaf individuals and promote equal access to information through sign language. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Tyi6eH
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📣 Our voices may differ, but our stories are powerful. On World Deaf Day, let's amplify the voices of Deaf individuals, share their stories, and break stereotypes. 🗣️✨ #DeafStories #BreakTheStigma #Leadnxt #WorldDeafDay
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September is Deaf Awareness Month and Deaf and Hard of Hearing fans, including creators, performers, artists, scientists, Oscar winners and many others were invited to “Show Their Sign” to showcase all 32 NFL team names and chants in American Sign Language. The video seen here can be found at @nfl on Instagram. National Football League (NFL) To commemorate the month, the NFL and LOVE SIGN™ also teamed up to launch an ASL Collection of @neweracap hats and @homage tees featuring team logos and colors incorporating the ASL sign for “love” or “I love you” to express the idea of love for all 32 clubs. Learn more about the collaboration in my comment below!
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Psychologist in the house! Elevating the performance of legacy and emerging organizations using novel solutions that improve thinking, strengthen relationships & solve emotionally-charged dynamics. TheSixthLevel.com
Thank you The Female Quotient for always bringing out the best in women. Jane Fonda’s speech is a beautiful illustration of #Mutuality, the ability to learn about one’s self and the world through the eyes of another; reciprocity; two-way empathy. Mutuality is one of the four core differentiators introduced in the book, The Sixth Level—a new leadership model that leaves command-and-control behind—and elevates us to The Sixth Level! Learn more: www.TheSixthLevel.com
Awareness and what you do with it can be a profound and powerful thing. During her acceptance speech for best actress in 1979, Jane Fonda’s role in “Coming Home’' moved her to acknowledge the disabilities of the deaf on a very big and public platform—the Academy Awards, which didn’t offer closed captioning at the time. A few years later in 1982, The National Captioning Institute implemented live-captioning for the first time at the year’s Academy Awards, nonetheless!
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Equipping families and educational organizations with skills and resources to help Black boys with disabilities realize endless possibilities.
Stop telling Black boys with disabilities there is only one way to success. Stop equating success to Whiteness. Our Black boys with disabilities are learning an informal curriculum that conformity is the end goal as opposed to academic success, freedom, individuality, and collectivism. COMMENT What are your thoughts about conformity in our communities and schools?
