Deaf Proud & In the Loop: This Week’s Must-Know News & Events
Hello, Community!
Welcome to another exciting week! We’re here with the latest updates, resources, and upcoming events to keep you in the loop and involved in what’s happening in and around the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Let’s dive in!
In This Week’s Edition
National Deaf Awareness Campaign Kicks Off This week, the NAD (National Association of the Deaf) launched its annual Deaf Awareness Campaign, focused on “Deaf Visibility in Leadership”. The campaign encourages schools, workplaces, and government agencies to recognize and uplift Deaf leaders. Tag your stories on Instagram with #DeafLeads25 to be featured! Tip: NAD is also offering downloadable toolkits and free Zoom workshops all month. Visit NAD.org for more info.
Accessibility Win: TikTok Adds Better Captioning Tools TikTok has just rolled out AI-powered caption customization, letting Deaf users choose font, size, and background color for easier viewing. The update is a direct result of advocacy from Deaf creators. Deaf creator @DeafMorgan says, “It’s a small change, but it makes a big difference.” Want a tutorial on how to use it? Check our Instagram reel this Friday!
Community Spotlight: Deaf-Owned Coffee Shop Opens in Detroit! Say hello to “Silent Brew”, a brand-new Deaf-owned café that opened June 15 in Detroit. The staff signs, the menu features ASL icons, and the vibe is Deaf-friendly and inclusive.
Events This Week June 18 – Deaf in Tech Virtual Networking Night
June 20 – ASL Poetry Night at Gallaudet University
Ongoing – Deaf Youth Summer Camp
Resource of the Week: Free ASL Classes Online Looking to learn or brush up on ASL? Lifeprint.com is offering 100% free ASL Level 1 and 2 classes — great for beginners and intermediate learners.
Quote of the Week “Deaf people can do anything… except hear.” — Dr. I. King Jordan, first Deaf president of Gallaudet University
Stay Connected!
Until next week — stay bold, stay Deaf, stay proud.
In This Week’s Edition
- National Deaf Awareness Campaign Kicks Off
- Accessibility Win: TikTok Adds Improved Caption Features
- Community Spotlight: Deaf-Owned Coffee Shop Opens in Detroit
- Upcoming Events You Don’t Want to Miss
- Resource of the Week: Free Online ASL Classes
- Quote of the Week
National Deaf Awareness Campaign Kicks Off This week, the NAD (National Association of the Deaf) launched its annual Deaf Awareness Campaign, focused on “Deaf Visibility in Leadership”. The campaign encourages schools, workplaces, and government agencies to recognize and uplift Deaf leaders. Tag your stories on Instagram with #DeafLeads25 to be featured! Tip: NAD is also offering downloadable toolkits and free Zoom workshops all month. Visit NAD.org for more info.
Accessibility Win: TikTok Adds Better Captioning Tools TikTok has just rolled out AI-powered caption customization, letting Deaf users choose font, size, and background color for easier viewing. The update is a direct result of advocacy from Deaf creators. Deaf creator @DeafMorgan says, “It’s a small change, but it makes a big difference.” Want a tutorial on how to use it? Check our Instagram reel this Friday!
Community Spotlight: Deaf-Owned Coffee Shop Opens in Detroit! Say hello to “Silent Brew”, a brand-new Deaf-owned café that opened June 15 in Detroit. The staff signs, the menu features ASL icons, and the vibe is Deaf-friendly and inclusive.
- Location: 24 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
- Open Daily: 8am–6pm
- Follow them on Instagram: @SilentBrewDetroit
Events This Week June 18 – Deaf in Tech Virtual Networking Night
- 7:00 PM EST | Free via Zoom
- Register Here
June 20 – ASL Poetry Night at Gallaudet University
- 6:30 PM EST | Washington, DC
- Featuring Deaf poets from across the country
Ongoing – Deaf Youth Summer Camp
- Ages 12–18 | ASL Immersion | Scholarships Available
- Learn More
Resource of the Week: Free ASL Classes Online Looking to learn or brush up on ASL? Lifeprint.com is offering 100% free ASL Level 1 and 2 classes — great for beginners and intermediate learners.
- Created by Dr. Bill Vicars
- Self-paced
- With video lessons + quizzes
Quote of the Week “Deaf people can do anything… except hear.” — Dr. I. King Jordan, first Deaf president of Gallaudet University
Stay Connected!
- Follow us on Instagram:@DeafandHOH
- Subscribe for updates: DeafandHOH.com
Until next week — stay bold, stay Deaf, stay proud.
