Sherri Collins

This world of Zoom meetings and video calls is definitely a source of stress for those in the deaf and hard of hearing community. I recently saw a situation where a college professor was chastising a student for not paying attention. The student however is hard of hearing and was using an interpreter to participate in class. This may seem like an extreme example, but it is something our community faces on a regular basis. A little understanding and accommodation can go a long way.

California professor put on paid administrative leave after video shows him chastising student who is hard of hearing A tenure-track professor at a California community college is on leave and under investigation after video of him speaking critically to a hard-of-hearing student during an online class made the rounds on social media.

St. Paddy's Day is part of my husband's heritage and we have traveled to Ireland MANY TIMES (10-12 times). Happy St. Patrick's Day to all!

As the weather continues to warm it's appropriate this is National Flower Month. Nothing brings calmness and comfort quite like the sight and smell of a room full of flowers.

Are you claiming your place in history? It’s Deaf Women’s Herstory month, and I have to think back to the positive influences in the deaf community that have contributed to my personal story. Don’t forget those in your history that have made a contribution to your journey. Thanks to the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing team for the graphic.

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day. As both a woman and a leader, I know firsthand how important it is to keep fighting for our rights. Women make the world a better place each and every day!

I am thinking fondly of my team at Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing today on Employee Appreciation Day. What a great team, with so many gifts and so much to offer. Thanks for all that you do!

I believe in communication and accessibility as a fundamental human right. That is certainly true as we continue to face COVID-19. Today on behalf of the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing I joined with other state disability advocates to highlight ongoing concerns about the state's rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations. We have serious concerns that the process does not provide for communication accommodation and is not inclusive of many high-risk groups. You can watch the full press conference at https://www.facebook.com/azdisabilitylaw/videos/252724176468172

It’s World Hearing Day. In honor of the day, Arizona Senator Lela will recognize it on the AZ Senate Floor today at 1:30pm.
ASDB - Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Superintendent Annette Reichman and I will be featured in a video spotlight during Senate floor activities. Watch it live at https://www.azleg.gov/liveproceedings/ and click on Senate Floor Session video link. The video will be captioned.

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I just finished filming a segment with for tonight’s Horizon on the recent addition of ASL interpreters at all news briefings for the Biden administration. It is expected to air at 5 and 10 p.m. tonight. I appreciate them for having me as part of the show.