Amy Lazzaretti / May 8th, 2025 
Deaf Awareness Week is an annual celebration that highlights the rich culture, achievements, and experiences of the Deaf community while promoting understanding and inclusion among hearing people. Understanding Deaf Culture The Deaf community has its own distinct: Common Misconceptions Important clarifications about deafness and Deaf culture: Ways to Promote Deaf. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / April 29th, 2025 
While American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are common, Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDIs) are less common. However, CDIs share many similarities with ASL interpreters, possessing specialized knowledge and skills that ASL interpreters lack training in. The relationship between CDIs and ASL interpreters resembles that between Special Forces and a town Sheriff;. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / March 31st, 2025 
Deaf entrepreneurs across the globe are defying stereotypes and proving that hearing status poses no barrier to success as they carve out paths as small business owners.. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / March 31st, 2025 
Before the 20th century, technology to help Deaf people was very rare. Often, they were very expensive or unavailable. Most of the time, Deaf people didn’t know about their existence. They often missed out on information around them, so they had to find ways to overcome obstacles to live their. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / March 31st, 2025 
In honor of the Deaf History Month let’s get to know a bit about a few Deaf Authors and the books they’ve written and published. In the last decade or so, Deaf and hard-of-hearing authors have started to appear more frequently in fiction and non-fiction book realm, which also has. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / February 27th, 2025 
Gallaudet University, founded in 1864, was the world’s first higher education institution designed specifically to serve deaf and hard of hearing students. . . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / February 27th, 2025 
Did you know that Alexander Graham Bell was a teacher at a deaf school in Boston? He was fluent in American Sign Language. His philosophy for the Deaf was advocating oralism. Bell took part in many historic events that nearly caused American Sign Language (ASL) to become extinct. Edward Miner. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / February 27th, 2025 
In life, we encounter an array of perspectives that broaden our understanding. But one under appreciated fountain of wisdom exists within the Deaf community. As we strive for inclusivity and embrace different abilities, it’s vital we acknowledge the singular insights Deaf teachers provide. This blog unveils why learning from a. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / January 31st, 2025 
Tamika Catchings stands as one of basketball’s most inspiring success stories. Born in 1979 with hearing loss in both ears, she didn’t let anything stop her from becoming one of the WNBA’s greatest players of all time. Growing up wearing hearing aids and facing bullying from peers, Catchings found solace. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / January 31st, 2025 
Andrew Foster was a remarkable pioneer, who overcame both racial discrimination and societal limitations of deafness to become one of the most influential educators in African history. Born in 1925 in Ensley, Alabama, Foster lost his hearing at age 11 due to spinal meningitis. Despite facing the harsh realities of. . . + Read More
