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Exploring accessibility beyond ramps

Designing a Future With Universal Communication Access

Universal communication access is achievable through the assistive technologies we already have and continue to expand upon. However, the problem...
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Normalizing Accessibility

At the Center for Independent Living, we believe that accessibility should never be an afterthought. Accessibility built into the systems...
Addressing misconceptions about hearing disabilities

Debunking Myths Regarding Accessible Communication and our Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community

Our Deaf and hard-of-hearing community faces many misconceptions and stigmas about how they function and are understood in their day-to-day...
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The Importance of Deaf Leadership

The Center for Independent Living believes that disability inclusion and representation are best achieved through strong leaders within their communities....
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Empowering Our Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community With Our DeafVoice Program

With March highlighting the importance of accessible communication, leadership, and independence for our deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, the Center for...
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Lead With Language Equity

At the Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, we believe strong leadership requires fairness in every action. One of...