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Welcome to Hands Speak Media, your go-to channel for the deaf and hard of hearing community. Our mission is to provide educational content that empowers you to speak up for what you believe in.
A powerful moment in our history: the NAD President has resigned. The Deaf community’s courage and unity made this happen. Now, we rebuild together — stronger and wiser. Watch the video + read more on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
The Deaf Community’s Voice Was Heard
Today marks a powerful and historic moment for our Deaf community.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:08 AM
A powerful moment in our history: the NAD President has resigned. The Deaf community’s courage and unity made this happen. Now, we rebuild together — stronger and wiser. Watch the video + read more on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
The Deaf community stands united after the NLTC cancellation. We demand accountability and real leadership, not silence. Read their full post and stand with us:
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Deaf Leadership in Action: Our Response to the NLTC Cancellation
The Deaf community has once again proven what true leadership looks like, not from authority or control, but from collaboration, values, and collective strength.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The Deaf community stands united after the NLTC cancellation. We demand accountability and real leadership, not silence. Read their full post and stand with us:
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
The Deaf community turned disappointment into action!
DEAF COLLAB AUSTIN 2025 is happening ... a true community-led event after NLTC’s cancellation.
Join us in celebrating unity and leadership:
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
DEAF COLLAB AUSTIN 2025 is happening ... a true community-led event after NLTC’s cancellation.
Join us in celebrating unity and leadership:
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
Deaf Collab Austin 2025 — We Did It, Together!
I’m still in awe.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The Deaf community turned disappointment into action!
DEAF COLLAB AUSTIN 2025 is happening ... a true community-led event after NLTC’s cancellation.
Join us in celebrating unity and leadership:
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
DEAF COLLAB AUSTIN 2025 is happening ... a true community-led event after NLTC’s cancellation.
Join us in celebrating unity and leadership:
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
For 145 years, NAD has stood for our rights, language, and culture. Now the Deaf community and state association presidents have joined forces, calling accountability and transparency at NAD.
Read and take action:
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
#DeafCommunity #NAD #Accountability #DeafAdvocacy
Read and take action:
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
#DeafCommunity #NAD #Accountability #DeafAdvocacy
The Deaf Community Unites to Restore NAD’s Integrity
For months, many of us have felt frustration, sadness, and disbelief watching what’s happening inside the National Association of the Deaf.
open.substack.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
For 145 years, NAD has stood for our rights, language, and culture. Now the Deaf community and state association presidents have joined forces, calling accountability and transparency at NAD.
Read and take action:
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
#DeafCommunity #NAD #Accountability #DeafAdvocacy
Read and take action:
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
#DeafCommunity #NAD #Accountability #DeafAdvocacy
🚨 NAD is in crisis. State associations demand Pres. Lisa Rose resign. NAD belongs to the Deaf community, not one leader. Sign the petition + defend 145 years of Deaf rights.
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
Defend NAD: Sign the Petition for Change
145 years of Deaf advocacy is on the line. It’s time for the community to act.
open.substack.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:21 AM
🚨 NAD is in crisis. State associations demand Pres. Lisa Rose resign. NAD belongs to the Deaf community, not one leader. Sign the petition + defend 145 years of Deaf rights.
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
🚨 The future of NAD is at stake. Deaf rights and disability protections are under attack. We cannot stand by. Read my full message on why this fight matters →
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
Five-Alarm: Saving NAD Before It’s Too Late
NAD has been our voice, our shield, and our power. Will it still be here to fight for us against new threats—or will silence win?
open.substack.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
🚨 The future of NAD is at stake. Deaf rights and disability protections are under attack. We cannot stand by. Read my full message on why this fight matters →
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
It seems that this is one of the solutions to fighting fascism - it’s a good reading and a huge compliment to Governor Newsom who mimicked FOTUS’ tone. He’s really hilarious! Enjoy reading -
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August 12, 2025
Liberal commentator Jessica Tarlov nailed it this morning when she wrote: “He’s doing everything EXCEPT releasing the Epstein files.” Her comment was in reference to President Donald Trump’s social me...
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August 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
It seems that this is one of the solutions to fighting fascism - it’s a good reading and a huge compliment to Governor Newsom who mimicked FOTUS’ tone. He’s really hilarious! Enjoy reading -
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Exactly!
July 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Exactly!
Trump signed the Big Ugly Bill. Many in the Deaf community feel shaken—but this is not the end. This is the moment we rise.
✊🏽 Read full message + video in ASL here:
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
✊🏽 Read full message + video in ASL here:
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July 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Trump signed the Big Ugly Bill. Many in the Deaf community feel shaken—but this is not the end. This is the moment we rise.
✊🏽 Read full message + video in ASL here:
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
✊🏽 Read full message + video in ASL here:
open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...
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Republicans whisper “Trump is dangerous” in private, then vote for him and every bill he supports in public. Total cowardice. If you’re afraid of the man you support, maybe it’s a sign you shouldn’t be supporting him?
July 3, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Republicans whisper “Trump is dangerous” in private, then vote for him and every bill he supports in public. Total cowardice. If you’re afraid of the man you support, maybe it’s a sign you shouldn’t be supporting him?
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What's in Trump's bill:
-Adds 4 trillion to the deficit
-Kicks 11 million people off health insurance
-3 million get thrown off food stamps
-Electricity goes up by 30%
-Millions of jobs could disappear
-Wealthiest see $12K a year back
-Poorest people $1600 more a year
-Adds 4 trillion to the deficit
-Kicks 11 million people off health insurance
-3 million get thrown off food stamps
-Electricity goes up by 30%
-Millions of jobs could disappear
-Wealthiest see $12K a year back
-Poorest people $1600 more a year
What's in the latest version of Trump's big bill now before the Senate
At some 940-pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.
apnews.com
June 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
What's in Trump's bill:
-Adds 4 trillion to the deficit
-Kicks 11 million people off health insurance
-3 million get thrown off food stamps
-Electricity goes up by 30%
-Millions of jobs could disappear
-Wealthiest see $12K a year back
-Poorest people $1600 more a year
-Adds 4 trillion to the deficit
-Kicks 11 million people off health insurance
-3 million get thrown off food stamps
-Electricity goes up by 30%
-Millions of jobs could disappear
-Wealthiest see $12K a year back
-Poorest people $1600 more a year
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If one of these people is your senator, it is incredibly important that you call them today.
Urge them to vote NO on the Senate budget bill that would make most Americans poorer to give billionaires a tax cut they don't even need.
Urge them to vote NO on the Senate budget bill that would make most Americans poorer to give billionaires a tax cut they don't even need.
June 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
If one of these people is your senator, it is incredibly important that you call them today.
Urge them to vote NO on the Senate budget bill that would make most Americans poorer to give billionaires a tax cut they don't even need.
Urge them to vote NO on the Senate budget bill that would make most Americans poorer to give billionaires a tax cut they don't even need.
Robert Reich explains very clear about this UGLIEST and HORRENDOUS bill - the "one big beautiful". Use it to discuss with your friends. open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
What you need to share about the "one big beautiful" ugly horrible bill
(Resending so you can share over email without my inadvertent notes after the "share" button)
open.substack.com
May 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Robert Reich explains very clear about this UGLIEST and HORRENDOUS bill - the "one big beautiful". Use it to discuss with your friends. open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
This also applies to the deaf community. There have been many times deaf people go against other deaf people. Stop the hate, for our sake!!
substack.com/@democraticw...
substack.com/@democraticw...
Michele Burton on Substack
To ALL racists!!
You’ll need this 🪞 when she’s done!! ✅
substack.com
May 22, 2025 at 1:37 AM
This also applies to the deaf community. There have been many times deaf people go against other deaf people. Stop the hate, for our sake!!
substack.com/@democraticw...
substack.com/@democraticw...
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TELSEY begins tracking price increases over the past week. Some highlights:
* Abercrombie jeans: up 33%
* Amazon Echo: up 38.5%
* Target / Barbie doll: up 42.9%
* Abercrombie jeans: up 33%
* Amazon Echo: up 38.5%
* Target / Barbie doll: up 42.9%
April 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
TELSEY begins tracking price increases over the past week. Some highlights:
* Abercrombie jeans: up 33%
* Amazon Echo: up 38.5%
* Target / Barbie doll: up 42.9%
* Abercrombie jeans: up 33%
* Amazon Echo: up 38.5%
* Target / Barbie doll: up 42.9%
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Thank you! Keep blocking DOGE!
NEW: A federal judge extends a block prohibiting DOGE from accessing Americans’ personal data from the Social Security Administration, stating that such access likely violates federal law.
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
Federal Judge Extends Block on DOGE’s Access to Social Security Data
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
April 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Thank you! Keep blocking DOGE!
April 17, 2025
Good reading - things are shifting into our favor ...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Good reading - things are shifting into our favor ...
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April 17, 2025
Today, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) posted a picture of himself with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man whom the Trump administration says it sent to the notorious CECOT prison in El Salvador t...
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April 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
April 17, 2025
Good reading - things are shifting into our favor ...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Good reading - things are shifting into our favor ...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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We've received reports that some people are having trouble finding events in their area for April 19th. You can check our website for events or look for your local 50501 chapter's social media and check their social media posts for event details. (1/2)
April 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We've received reports that some people are having trouble finding events in their area for April 19th. You can check our website for events or look for your local 50501 chapter's social media and check their social media posts for event details. (1/2)
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it hasn't even been a full three months. imagine an entire year of this. and multiple years after that.
this is not sustainable.
this is not sustainable.
April 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM
it hasn't even been a full three months. imagine an entire year of this. and multiple years after that.
this is not sustainable.
this is not sustainable.
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Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people. Learn more at glaad.org/tdov
March 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people. Learn more at glaad.org/tdov
Who really has the power—the government or the people? Corruption has taken control, but history shows we CAN fight back. From civil rights to disability rights, change happens when we stand together. Learn how we can reclaim our power!
youtu.be/j3lLN1LcGEI
youtu.be/j3lLN1LcGEI
We The People: Taking Back Power from Corrupt Government
YouTube video by Hands Speak Media
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March 31, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Who really has the power—the government or the people? Corruption has taken control, but history shows we CAN fight back. From civil rights to disability rights, change happens when we stand together. Learn how we can reclaim our power!
youtu.be/j3lLN1LcGEI
youtu.be/j3lLN1LcGEI
🔴 Deaf MAGAs, look at what you’ve done.
Before Trump, we were making progress. Now, we’re losing deaf rights, disability protections, and access. I warned you about Project 2025—you mocked me. Now it’s happening. Trump, Musk, & JD Vance are wrecking our lives. It’s time to wake up. Watch & think.
Before Trump, we were making progress. Now, we’re losing deaf rights, disability protections, and access. I warned you about Project 2025—you mocked me. Now it’s happening. Trump, Musk, & JD Vance are wrecking our lives. It’s time to wake up. Watch & think.
Deaf MAGAs, Look at What You’ve Done
YouTube video by Hands Speak Media
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March 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
🔴 Deaf MAGAs, look at what you’ve done.
Before Trump, we were making progress. Now, we’re losing deaf rights, disability protections, and access. I warned you about Project 2025—you mocked me. Now it’s happening. Trump, Musk, & JD Vance are wrecking our lives. It’s time to wake up. Watch & think.
Before Trump, we were making progress. Now, we’re losing deaf rights, disability protections, and access. I warned you about Project 2025—you mocked me. Now it’s happening. Trump, Musk, & JD Vance are wrecking our lives. It’s time to wake up. Watch & think.