Amplify Commentary
Privilege That Remains Invisible to Those Who Hold It
When a system works effortlessly for some people, the barriers experienced by others can remain invisible. Whose experiences determine what is considered normal and fair?
When Help Is Given Without Consent
Help can be well-intentioned while removing someone's choice. When support is arranged for Deaf people without meaningful involvement, who decides what actually works?
When Deaf Family Members Are the Last to Know
Deaf family members can be loved and included emotionally while remaining outside the flow of important information. What happens when being informed becomes an afterthought?
Audism Is Structural, Not Just Personal
When Deaf people repeatedly encounter the same barriers across different organisations, the issue may extend beyond individual behaviour. Who is responsible for changing the systems that allow those barriers to continue?
When Lipreading Is Treated as Access
When a Deaf person can lipread, does that mean communication is accessible? Exploring the difference between individual coping strategies and appropriate communication support.
Inclusion Isn’t Just About the Interpreter
An interpreter can make communication accessible, but meaningful inclusion also depends on whether Deaf people's contributions are welcomed and considered.
When Contracts Restrict Deaf Choice
When organisations rely on contracted interpreting agencies, how much influence do Deaf people have over who provides their communication access?
When Co-Working Becomes Competition
When two interpreters work together, professional collaboration matters. But what happens when tension or competition begins to affect the Deaf person's access?
When Access Is Treated Like a Transaction
Booking an interpreter does not automatically guarantee meaningful access. Behind every arrangement are human beings, professional responsibilities and decisions that shape communication.
When Access Becomes a Funding Stream
When an organisation employs Deaf staff, provides their interpreters and receives access funding, who controls the arrangements and whose interests come first?
When Minute-Taking Is Treated as Simple
When a Deaf employee raises concerns about minute-taking but is encouraged to try anyway, what does that reveal about how workplaces understand accessibility?
When Deaf Professionals Are Treated as Cost Centres
When organisations focus on the anticipated cost of access, Deaf professionals risk being judged by their support needs before their skills and contributions are recognised.
When Access Is Made the Candidate’s Responsibility
When a Deaf candidate requests a BSL interpreter but is told to arrange one themselves, who takes responsibility for making recruitment accessible?
When the Badge Doesn’t Match the Practice
Two organisations participated in the same Disability Confident scheme, yet responded very differently to a Deaf candidate's access needs. What does that reveal about recognition, responsibility and practice?