October 9, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Studio 2
This presentation demands true equity in arts and media by urging partnerships with Deaf-led theatre companies and hiring Deaf professionals.
The argument is that Deaf culture is a linguistic and cultural identity, not a disability, and the current system of "accommodation" must shift to genuine "collaboration".
Exclusion from roles like director or producer is a key problem, and the common excuse of "lack of experience" simply masks a failure to hire and provide opportunity.
The core call is simple: "Nothing about us, without us."