REAL STORIES. REAL SILENCE. REAL STRENGTH.
DEAFIANT Voices is a space for stories that refuse to stay quiet.
These are the lived experiences of Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, late-deafened, CI users, CODAs, SODAs, and allies — each finding their own way to be DEAFiant.
Scan the QR code below or visit our Share Your Story form to be featured on DEAFIANT Voices.
DEAFIANT VOICES
“Learning to Listen Differently” – Maya R., Austin TX
“Losing my hearing didn’t make me silent — it made me intentional.”
After becoming late-deafened at 29, Maya struggled with a sense of invisibility at work. It wasn’t until she started advocating for captions and accessibility training that she realized her voice carried more power than ever. Today, she leads monthly workshops teaching managers how to communicate inclusively with Deaf and HOH employees."
“Raised by Hands” – Sienna & Gabe M., CODA siblings, Portland OR
“Our parents didn’t need sound to raise us — just love and language.”
Sienna (13) and Gabe (16) were raised by Deaf parents and are fluent in ASL. They share that being CODAs taught them empathy, patience, and a deep respect for communication in all forms. Their story reminds visitors that Deaf culture isn’t a limitation — it’s a legacy.
“My Classroom Went Quiet” – Angela P., Elementary Teacher, Kansas City MO
“The day I learned my student was Deaf was the day I realized how inaccessible my classroom was.”
Angela teaches second grade and began learning ASL after meeting her first Deaf student, Ethan. Her classroom now includes visual alerts, captioned lessons, and ASL word-of-the-day sessions. She says DEAFIANT helped her “see sound differently.”
“Late But Loud” – Marcus D., Los Angeles CA
“I didn’t go Deaf until 42 — but I’ve been fighting for access my whole life.”
Marcus calls himself “the hearing guy who learned late.” After a head injury caused sudden profound deafness, he spent months grieving before finding community online. Now, he advocates for Deaf inclusion in healthcare systems and writes blogs about navigating new identity in midlife."
Want to share your DEAFiant story?
Every voice adds to the movement. Whether you’re Deaf, HOH, a parent, a teacher, or an ally — your experience matters.
Scan the QR code below or visit our Share Your Story form to be featured on DEAFIANT Voices.
For His glory, not mine — every voice has purpose.
DEAF-OWNED. DEAFIANTLY OPERATED.
