Black deaf and hard of hearing individuals have used TikTok to amplify their unique experiences, demonstrating to others that they are not alone and fostering connections within the Black deaf community.
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How to acknowledge and include the deaf community during Deaf Awareness Month
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) estimates that nearly 30 million people experience hearing loss or deafness. Some use hearing aids and cochlear implants while many cannot hear at all. September is Deaf Awareness Month and community experts are sharing how to include and […]