05/12/2018
This is truly inspiring.
I love what Brenden Gramer and Amazon have accomplished here. Creating an atmosphere of inclusivity and acceptance in the workplace is just so important and I feel like I know a bit about that.
This is a big post for me. I’m a person who has lived with hearing loss for my entire adult life thus far. While my hearing loss is manageable, it has also been a struggle. As a means of self-protection, I have rarely been forthcoming about it because it truly makes me feel vulnerable. Which is totally ridiculous when you think about it! I never knew what I was missing in my interactions with others. It has affected me in so many life situations and obviously so in the workplace. I could have saved myself so much anxiety if I had owned it early on — however, baby steps! It continues to be a learning curve for me — but also knowing I was supported in my work environment would have allowed me greater confidence to excel and above all, to be myself. So, I for one am glad the world is opening up to accessibility for so many. May doors keep opening for all.
American Sign Language logo stems from corporate support of disabled workers
