National Deaf Awareness Month

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September marks National Deaf Awareness Month, a time to promote awareness, understanding, and inclusion of the d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. The month focuses on educating the public about deafness, breaking down stereotypes, and advocating for equal rights, access, and opportunities. Why Deaf Awareness Matters Promoting Inclusivity: Deaf Awareness Month is an opportunity to promote inclusivity…

Person-First and Identity-First Language

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When discussing the concept of disability and the ASD community, the language that we choose to use is a prominent tool to shape how disability itself is viewed. Within the ASD community, the two most recognized ways of referring to individuals are person-first language (PFL) and identity-first language (IFL). Self-advocates and allies advocate for using…