Deaf Quote by Rose Ayling-Ellis
“You can't write about deaf people without a deaf person's input. Nothing about us, without us. A consultant should be involved at all stages when working with deaf people.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Deaf Awareness Conference, 2022
Deaf representation requires deaf voices at every stage; inclusion is essential for authenticity.
In simple terms: Deaf people must be involved throughout.
Key Takeaway
Ensure deaf participation in all phases.
Themes
inclusion
representation
authenticity
Mood
advocacy
empowering
Type
policy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- media production
- education
- technology development
Key Concepts
participatory design
accessibility
empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you embed deaf expertise in your work?
- What barriers prevent full inclusion?
A Different Perspective
Tokenism can still marginalize without genuine power sharing.
