Introducing the Signing-Friendly Realtor Directory: Empowering Deaf and Hard of Hearing Homebuyers and Sellers

By |2024-11-16T00:34:16+00:00November 9th, 2024|Announcement|

Buying or selling a home is a significant life journey. It requires critical decision-making, navigating complex contracts, and making a significant financial commitment. Most people rely on realtors to explain market nuances, legal intricacies, and property details. However, deaf and hard of hearing individuals, especially sign language users, often face unnecessary challenges. [...]

Deaf-Friendly Hotel Training: Empower Staff, Enhance Reputation

By |2024-07-03T18:33:39+00:00July 3rd, 2024|Announcement|

As Deaf Advocates, we are passionate about helping businesses become more inclusive. With this goal in mind, we're thrilled to announce our newest training: "Deaf-Friendly Hotel". Our digital course tackles a critical problem in the hospitality industry— a lack of awareness on how to effectively serve the third-largest market segment: the deaf [...]

How to Make Virtual Meetings More Inclusive for Deaf Participants

By |2024-05-14T23:12:25+00:00May 14th, 2024|Business Tip, Uncategorized|

In today's corporate world, inclusivity isn't just a buzzword—it's a crucial aspect of effective communication and team dynamics. With the rise of remote work and virtual meetings, ensuring that all participants, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH), can engage fully isn't just beneficial; it's essential. This guide will [...]

Embracing Inclusivity: How Madonna’s Celebration Tour Became a Milestone for the Seattle Deaf Community

By |2024-03-19T17:22:02+00:00March 15th, 2024|Business Tip, Founder's Corner|

Creating inclusive concert experiences is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity. In a groundbreaking move that transcended traditional concert experiences. Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle hosted Madonna's Celebration tour with an extraordinary commitment to inclusivity. By featuring Russell Harvard, a renowned Deaf performer, alongside 2 skilled ASL interpreters, this event not [...]

Inclusive Conversations: Navigating Differences in Deaf and Hearing Cultures

By |2023-08-07T18:51:29+00:00August 7th, 2023|Deaf Awareness|

In a world as diverse as ours, cultural differences shape the way we perceive and engage with the world around us. One striking example of this diversity lies in the contrasting social interactions between hearing and deaf culture. While both cultures offer rich and meaningful experiences, their distinct communication modalities, non-verbal cues, [...]

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month

By |2023-05-18T22:07:53+00:00May 18th, 2023|Deaf Awareness|

The month of May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. Join me in taking a moment to promote awareness and education about communication challenges and the diverse ways in which people communicate.   Hearing and speaking are two of the most common ways that humans communicate and interact with eachother. However, for some [...]