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Reviewer Spotlight: Julia Cameron Damon - Indianapolis, IN
Posted by: Staff Writer on Sept. 27, 2021 | Comments
Do you know the faces behind deaffriendly’s reviews? Quarterly, we pick the brains of our active reviewers - the words behind our mission, the stars of our ratings, and the soul of this website.
Read MoreGot Captions? Washington State says You Betchya!
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Posted by: Staff Writer on Aug. 16, 2021 | Comments
Washington State is the first state to mandate closed captions be turned on for screens in all public places and places of public accommodations, at all times. This is a major victory for deaf and hard of hearing consumers in Washington State, making it one of the most deaf-friendly states in the country.
Read MoreBest of 2019: Deaf-Friendly Businesses Who Went the Extra Mile
Posted by: Staff Writer on Dec. 29, 2019 | Comments
What a year 2019 was! We saw the Deaf ecosystem in full force as more Deaf owned businesses than ever reached new and loyal customers alike. It was also a banner year for deaf-friendly businesses of all stripes who went the extra mile to ensure their Deaf and hard of hearing customers received accessible and deaf-friendly service. Our annual "Best of" list is based on actual Deaf consumer experiences shared on our website in the form of reviews. This year there were three businesses that stood out to us. Read on to find out who they are!
Read MoreShare the Love for a Deaf-Friendly Business
Posted by: Staff Writer on Feb. 14, 2018 | Comments
There's enough variations of love to pack into February's short-but-sweet 28 days. One sometimes forgotten: : Biz-entines. There are millions of businesses listed on deaffriendly’s platform, and over 3,000 reviews written to date. From shopping mom-and-pop businesses to large corporate chains, you're giving countless businesses a loving gesture with every dollar you spend.
Read MoreHow To NOT Be That Annoying Hearing Person in A Place of Business
Posted by: Staff Writer on June 11, 2015 | Comments
If we had a dollar for every time a hearing person in a place of business annoyed us, we’d be making a pretty penny. Sometimes hearing people mean well, sometimes they’re a tad ignorant, and sometimes they can be downright irritating, without even knowing it. We usually respond with practiced brevity and frosty politeness, but now and then we lose our cool and let you have the full, unvarnished truth - y’all making annoying an Olympic sport sometimes.
Read MoreDo You Know What It Means To Be #deaffriendly?
Posted by: Staff Writer on Sept. 22, 2014 | Comments
You know what a cost-benefit analysis is. You have your accountant’s telephone number on speed-dial. You even know how to expertly run a social media campaign on Facebook and Twitter. But, do you know what it means to be a deaf-friendly business?
Read More100 Reviews Later: Why You Should Write deafREVIEWS
Posted by: Staff Writer on June 26, 2012 | Comments
Are you still a “review virgin”? Last week, on deafREVIEW, we hit our first milestone – 100 business reviews since our launch – and want to thank the 20+ reviewers who have contributed! As these reviewers know, writing your very first deafREVIEW may feel scary, but very rewarding.
Read MoreSpeak Up...Review a Business...Create Change!
Posted by: Melissa echo Greenlee on March 22, 2012 | Comments
No deaf, deaf-blind or hard of hearing person is ever completely alike, but one tie bonds us instantly: We never stop looking for ways to make day-to-day communications less stressful in a predominantly hearing world.
Read MoredeafREVIEW Launches in Seattle!!
Posted by: Melissa echo Greenlee on March 13, 2012 | Comments
Are you a deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing person who lives in or around Seattle, Washington? If so, kinship is inevitable. You’re part of a group that endures gloomy winters, demands top-tier coffee and roots for the same soccer team. Also, you totally “get” the very unique experience living as a deaf, deaf-blind or hard of hearing person. It’s filled with highs and lows that only a few, truly understand.
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