When access is treated like a favour, equity disappears.

Written By Stephanie Todd

Part of the Micro-Stories series – everyday truths of Deaf identity and access.

This moment is shared in BSL with English subtitles to support access across audiences.

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Access is not generosity.

It is not “extra help.”

It is a baseline condition for participation.

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