Dispelling the Myths: The Deaf, the Hard of Hearing, and the DeafBlind

About the Event

• Join us for a community discussion in which we talk through the myths about the Deaf, the Hard of Hearing, and the DeafBlind. Often times these are regarded as "invisible" disabilities, and people a part of these communities are often misunderstood. In this event we will gather to learn and grow in awareness about these communities.

• This program will include Deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind/CVHL members and experts of our communities, representing intersectional perspectives.
• Discussion topics will focus on identity, accessibility, oppression, language, and others topics relevant to the panel.

Accessibility Statement

All abilities are welcome at this event. We strive to make our programs accessible to the largest number of people possible, and are always looking at ways to remove barriers. In preparation for this event we have made sure that:

• The location is wheelchair accessible.
• Closed captioning will be provided during the film.
• Livestream via Facebook and Zoom is available for those not able to attend in-person.
• The introduction and panel discussions will be accompanied by transcription services on Zoom. Attendees will have the opportunity to view live captioning on their personal devices.
• Licensed ASL interpreters as well as the certified Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) will be provided.

• We also ask that participants please refrain from any strong scents or fragrances.

If you have accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected] so we can work together to find an accommodation for your request. This page will be updated with additional accessibility information as it becomes available. Please check back often.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing, 100 North 15th Avenue, Phoenix, United States