Day 31. Honoring 31 Days A Celebration of Deaf History.

As we close out 31 Days of Deaf History, we reflect on the remarkable stories of trailblazers, advocates, artists, athletes, educators, and visionaries who have shaped the world. From Alice Cogswell, who inspired Deaf education, to Claudia L Gordon, the first Deaf Black female attorney, to Mozzeria, a Deaf-owned business redefining inclusion—each day has been a journey into resilience, creativity, and advocacy.

But our work doesn’t end here. Deaf history is living history, and our responsibility is to keep uplifting Deaf voices, advocating for accessibility, and celebrating the beauty of Deaf culture all year long.

Continuing the Work: How to Support Deaf Communities

📚 Keep Learning

Education is an ongoing process. Continue to explore Deaf history, culture, and advocacy.

📖 Books to Read

🔹 Seeing Voices – Oliver Sacks
🔹 Train Go Sorry – Leah Hager Cohen
🔹 The Deaf Community in America: History in the Making – Melvia M. Nomeland & Ronald E. Nomeland

🎬 Films & Documentaries to Watch

🔹 Sound and Fury – Explores Deaf identity and cochlear implant debates.
🔹 Through Deaf Eyes – A powerful documentary on Deaf culture.
🔹 CODA – A heartfelt story about a hearing child of Deaf parents.

👐 Advocate for Accessibility

Accessibility isn’t a privilege—it’s a right. Be an ally by pushing for inclusion in schools, workplaces, and public spaces.

✅ Ensure captions are available in your workplace, school, and events
✅ Push for ASL interpreters at public gatherings
✅ Support Deaf creators, artists, and businesses

Organizations to Support

🔹 National Association of the Deaf (NAD) – www.nad.org
🔹 Gallaudet University – www.gallaudet.edu
🔹 Deaf Spotlight (Supporting Deaf artists) – www.deafspotlight.org

🤝 Amplify Deaf Voices

One of the most impactful ways to support the Deaf community is to listen, learn, and uplift Deaf voices. Follow and share content from Deaf creators, activists, and educators.

📲 Follow Deaf Content Creators

🔹 Melissa Yingst (@melmira) – Deaf activist and storyteller.
🔹 Rogan Shannon (@roganshannon) – Deaf YouTuber and ASL advocate.
🔹 Nyle DiMarco (@nyledimarco) – Deaf model, actor, and activist.

💙 A Final Reflection

This month has been a celebration of history, culture, and resilience, but it’s also been a call to action. Deaf history isn’t just about the past—it’s about the present and future we build together.

As we move forward, let’s ask ourselves…

👐 How can we continue to break barriers for Deaf individuals?
🌍 How can we amplify Deaf voices in our communities?
💙 How can we ensure Deaf history is recognized, valued, and taught year-round?

Thank you for being part of this journey. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🚀💙

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