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LydiaCallis

Lydia Callis is an American Sign Language interpreter, community educator, and proud advocate for Deaf culture.

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  • Deaf Culture Totally Had A Moment: 2019 Edition

    When Deaf culture influences pop culture, everybody wins! These are just a few of the MANY noteworthy Deaf and Hard of Hearing moments from 2019. Please feel free to add to the discussion and leave your personal favorites in the comments!

  • Deaf Culture Totally Had A Moment: 2018 Edition

    When Deaf culture influences pop culture, everybody wins! This was a big year, so here are just a few of the many noteworthy Deaf and Hard of Hearing moments that happened in 2018. Please feel free to add to the discussion and leave your personal favorites in the comments!

  • 5 Deaf Accessibility Solutions We Hope To See In 2018

    Our society was designed from the ground up to accommodate the needs of able-bodied individuals, so there are times when everyday situations can become a struggle for those who are deaf. There are barriers to basic access that limit the rights and freedoms of those who can not hear, subtly perpetuating an existing structure of oppression. Even with all our modern technology, progressive innovators have failed to address some of the real problems that persist when it comes to accessibility. Below are 5 accessibility issues that could use more attention in 2018.

  • Deaf Culture Totally Had A Moment: 2017 Edition

    When Deaf culture influences pop culture, everybody wins! Here are just a few of the many noteworthy Deaf moments that happened in 2017. Please feel free to add to the discussion and leave your personal favorites in the comments!

  • These Fun ASL GIFs Are Exactly What The Internet Needs!

    So it turns out: GIFs are the perfect format for American Sign Language! Discover this expressive visual language, and maybe pick up a few vocabulary words along the way. Check out the creator's GIPHY pages for many more!

  • Deaf Culture Totally Had A Moment: 2016 Edition

    When Deaf culture influences pop culture, everybody wins! Here are just a few of the many noteworthy Deaf moments that happened in 2016. Please feel free to add to the discussion and leave your personal favorites in the comments!

  • What Does It Mean To Have #HearingPrivilege?

    On Monday of this week, the hashtag #HearingPrivilege took over Twitter. Thanks to Professor Joseph Hill and assistant professor Jason Listman from National Technical Institute for the Deaf, along with their colleagues and students, people who are d/Deaf/ HoH used #HearingPrivilege to share examples of both blatant and subtle ways that the ability to hear offers societal privilege.

  • 10 Times ASL Interpreters Rocked At Musical Access

    People who are deaf can (and do) enjoy going to concerts! Talented professional musical interpreters ensure a lyrical connection between the performing artist and their fans who use ASL. Because music is for EVERYONE!

  • Deaf Culture Totally Had a Moment: 2015 Edition

    When Deaf culture influences pop culture, everybody wins! Here are just a few of the most noteworthy Deaf moments of 2015. Please feel free to add to the discussion and leave your personal favorites in the comments!

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    LydiaCallis commented on 10 Things You Definitely Shouldn't Say To A Deaf Person

    This list was made with help from my deaf family members, friends, and social networks. I am grateful for the opportunity to educate and entertain! For more Deaf culture news and information, follow me on Twitter @Lydia_Callis or let's connect on Facebook :)

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