Location: The Lingonberry January 4 marked the birthday of Louis Braille, inventor of a tactile reading and writing system intended for visually impaired people. In November 2018, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed that this day should be celebrated annually as World Braille Day, recognizing that access to written language is a critical prerequisite to … Continue reading Reading with One’s Fingers
April is National Deaf History Month. Previously celebrated from March 13 to April 15, this observation’s dates have been changed to lessen its previous focus on schools for the Deaf and to ensure its historical lens encompasses the experiences of all Deaf people, particularly BIPOC Deaf people. As our own congregation observes National Deaf History … Continue reading American Sign Language: An Introduction
In honor of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Decorah UU welcomes Mike Meirick, executive director of Spectrum Network. Spectrum’s mission is to help individuals with cognitive disabilities, mental illness, and other barriers to independent living enter the workforce and the community. It provides multiple services, including supported community living, prevocational training, community based employment services, … Continue reading What’s Next?
As we honor Deaf History Month (3/13-4/15), let’s reflect on how our denomination can be more inclusive of the Deaf and others who have hearing loss. How has COVID-19 already moved the needle toward greater accessibility, not only for the Deaf but for many others? What other possibilities for positive transformation has the coronavirus crisis … Continue reading EqUUality: How COVID-19 Has Increased Accessibility and Other Possibilities for Transformation
