I realized that there was a “deaf tax” in going to a predominantly hearing institution, and, as the only deaf person on campus,...
ByAcademics' ProfilesAugust 28, 2024"People do not recognize the struggles involved on a daily basis for those of us with hearing loss, and the extent to which...
ByDiane HoffmanMay 21, 2024Self-reliance seems more of a recipe for isolation and alienation than for increasing the presence of disability in academia
ByAna CaicedoMay 1, 2024— Michele “On your faculty job application, don’t say that you have hearing loss ‘cause, you know… you function just fine.” Enmeshed within...
ByMichele CookeOctober 12, 2023Tell us about your background? I am third generation deaf, and I grew up in Pittsburgh, PA. My parents are deaf, and...
ByMegan MajochaAugust 2, 2023We recently hosted two on-line open house sessions to provide an opportunity for folks to meet other deaf or hard of hearing faculty...
ByThe Mind HearsJune 29, 2023Our mission is to make Deaf and hard-of-hearing peoples’ lives easier and happier in any situation, including academia—that’s why Ava was created.
ByThe Mind HearsApril 5, 2023Build up a network of deaf students where you can share tips, or even just rant about barriers you're facing.
ByAcademics' ProfilesFebruary 1, 2023Chances are that someone in your department has hearing loss, whether they’ve disclosed this or not, and will benefit from your efforts to...
ByThe Mind HearsJanuary 4, 2023Perseverance is key for Archeologist, Amelia Dall. All the cool projects that she has been involved with demonstrates Amelia's advice to connect with...
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