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In A Deaf Economy Deaf Artists Set Up Shop: Jena Floyd
Posted by: Staff Writer on Aug. 9, 2016 | Comments
Deaf people are innovative problem solvers. They’re also a visionary and inspired group across the board. So it’s no surprise there are many creative and artistic entrepreneurs who are shaking up their industries with new ways of doing business, paving the way for others to follow them, and inspiring the rest of us who are buying up their products and services as we intentionally come together to support a Deaf economy.
Read MoreWhat Deaf-Friendly Business Accountability Looks Like
Posted by: Staff Writer on July 29, 2016 | Comments
Our culture here at deaffriendly.com puts high value on our Deaf consumer experience as a catalyst for change. What we experience day in and day out, has tremendous meaning. So when we get together before work to catch up, share the latest happenings in our lives as well as what’s going on in our community - we know that it’s not meaningless water cooler talk, it’s important. We are constantly having conversations about our own deaf-friendly and deaf-challenged moments and the stories we hear from people across the nation.
Read MoreFacebook, Twitter, Etc: Make Your Ad Management Deaf-Friendly!
Posted by: Elise Whitworth on July 26, 2016 | Comments
Deaf businesses have been booming, so much that there has been local and nationwide news coverage. This is thanks to technology making it easier to communicate, run a business, and attract customers. On the flip side, as technology use expands, new barriers are emerging for Deaf business owners. In particular, social media advertising solutions are not deaf-friendly.
Read MoreOver 200 Phoenix Professionals Get Deaf-Friendly Training
Posted by: Staff Writer on July 1, 2016 | Comments
After attending a two-hour Deaf-Friendly Customer Service training on Wednesday, Kevin Mattingly wasted no time taking action: He personally turned on the captions on each television set in the Phoenix Convention Center. And decided to leave them on, forever.
Read MoreSpreading Awareness for DEAF AWARENESS WEEK 2015
Posted by: Staff Writer on Sept. 9, 2015 | Comments
Deaf Awareness Week (DAW) is rolling around again, falling during the last week of September. It’s a great opportunity for businesses, organizations, and individuals alike to spread #deaffriendly awareness.
Read More#deaffriendly Apps: Where Necessity and Innovation Mash Up
Posted by: Staff Writer on April 1, 2015 | Comments
Deaf technology users are hip to what is the latest and greatest, always on the lookout for #deaffriendly technology. And when it comes to phone apps, you can bet most of Deaf folks have an assortment of awesome technology at their fingertips. They’re the trend setters and technology curators of the world and you can bet they are dialed in.
Read MoreReviewer Spotlight: Paolo Luciano – Chino Hills, CA
Posted by: Staff Writer on March 10, 2015 | Comments
Do you know the people who are plugging in reviews on deaffriendly.com? Every quarter, we pick the brains of our most active reviewers. They are the words behind our deaf-friendly mission, the stars of our 1-5 star ratings, and the soul of this website.
Read MoreDeaf-Friendly Showcase: How Glide’s #VIDEOTEXTING Revolution Won the Deaf Community Over
Posted by: Staff Writer on Feb. 10, 2015 | Comments
To a nation of textaholics, LOLs and emojis seems like a 21st Century fixture that’s here to stay. But hold on to your hats, because an upstart startup is changing how we stay connected: Glide’s video-texting application.
Read MoreYour #deaffriendly Valentine's Day Gift Giving Guide
Posted by: Staff Writer on Feb. 3, 2015 | Comments
Love is a powerful thing isn’t it? It changes lives at first glance. And tokens of our affection can lead to deepening relationships or serious misfires. We’ve all been there; we thought that tie would be a big hit. It wasn’t. We thought that piece of jewelry would make them swoon. It didn’t.
Read MoreBest of 2014 #deaffriendly Businesses
Posted by: Staff Writer on Dec. 30, 2014 | Comments
As the year winds down, counting is the name of the game: Days to 2015, partridges and pear trees, holiday pounds to shed, shopping budgets, and resolution lists. But at the deaffriendly headquarters, we count with spreadsheets: Analyzing #deaffriendly businesses and which one’s deserve top honors in several business categories.
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