a blog for and by deaf and hard of hearing academics a blog for and by deaf and hard of hearing academics
a blog for and by deaf and hard of hearing academics a blog for and by deaf and hard of hearing academics

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Bridging communication between the hearing and deaf worlds: a conversation with the founders of Ava

Our 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. 

ByApril 5, 2023

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