Q&A: Deaf Saskatoon writer finds art in his disability

Adam Pottle is a rare sort of Deaf individual, in that he has also published a book, titled Voice. The book chronicles his issues with being a deaf author, though he doesn’t see it as a disadvantage. He works hard to avoid stereotypes in his books, trying to be inclusive to other peoples’ disabilities. His position also gives him a unique relationship with words. He does not know how they sound, so he instead writes how he thinks words feel. Pottle has overcome many challenges to get the book written,, and as such his book is a culmination of his efforts.

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