Jan 14 2025 61 mins
Welcome to Season 5 of Intentional Conversations, the place where we have discussions that inspire inclusive cultures, belonging and excellence! Led by award-winning author, speaker and practitioner, Dr. Nika White and team.
We're so grateful you're here. Let the conversation begin!
For Episode 1 of Season 5, we welcomed Kellina Powell, and WOW! Kellina is deaf and an advocate/coach/mentor, mainly for the deaf community.
BIG TAKEAWAY FROM KELLINA: Do not be afraid to come out of your comfort zone, you have one life to live.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM KELLINA:
- She chose to go into coaching, teaching, and writing because she wanted to let deaf people know they are not alone in the world.
- Deaf people need paper and pen.
- I noticed when people do a workshop, they will use someone who is not disabled, be mindful to bring the right people and the right topics.
- Build a good networking space
- Be cautious with your surroundings.
- Be sure emergency indicators flash or have some type of visual / or accountability partner
- Build a relationship with someone who has a disability.
- Best way to ask companies is to say “Please educate me.”
- Policy review needs to be consistent.
What do you never again want people to say, think or do regarding deaf people?
- 1 - Replace the term "Hearing impairment" with "hard of hearing" or "deaf". It is ok to say "deaf".
- 2 - When speaking with someone, be sure your face is forward so they can read your lips.
- 3 - If you’re wearing masks, find the clear masks or take off your mask.
- 4 - Do not shout, talk softly.
- 5 - Don’t rephrase what you’ve said, just repeat it. It’s not an understanding issue, its a hearing issue.
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