Back in 2014, we highlighted a childrens’ graphic novel, ” El Deafo”, created by Cece Bell, to highlight her own superpowers (strengths) when navigating the world as a child with hearing aids. We love El Deafo as a rare depiction of our childhood selves, navigating the hearing world as speaking deaf children while addressing the
Media visibility of speaking deaf people is like buses. None, for ages, then a few examples to give us goosebumps. Yes, that’s the effect seeing ourselves represented has on us – if you wondered. Why does this matter? Quite simply, in terms of seeking accommodation and supports in workplace and education settings. Speaking deaf people
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