About Stephanie
The experiences behind what I notice, question and write about.
Stephanie Todd is the founder, writer and advocate behind WovenAware.
My Story
My name is Stephanie Todd.
I am a Black Deaf Bermudian woman and a mum of three.
I was born in Bermuda and moved to the UK at the age of five for better educational opportunities as a Deaf child. I attended a mainstream primary school with a Deaf unit before moving to a Deaf secondary boarding school, where I began learning sign language and discovering my Deaf identity.
Living in both Bermuda and the UK, and navigating different cultures and Deaf and hearing spaces, has shaped my understanding of communication, identity, access and belonging.
My perspective has continued to develop through motherhood, working life, community involvement and the people I've met along the way.
In recent years, I've become increasingly interested in the patterns that often go unnoticed. Why do words and actions not always match? Who is expected to adapt? Whose voices are heard? And where does responsibility lie?
I enjoy asking questions, connecting ideas and exploring perspectives that challenge my own.
That curiosity shapes what I write and explore through WovenAware.
A Living Body of Work
WovenAware continues to evolve through my writing, observations and critical reflection.
My contributions also extend beyond the platform, including public conversations, research, participation and community projects. Each has its own purpose, but the questions I ask often connect them.