Why Sign Language in Media Is Failing the Deaf Community And How to Fix It

Описание: Sheila and Collins, two deaf advocates, sit down for a real, unfiltered conversation about how mainstream media continues to overlook, misrepresent, and exclude the deaf community.

They break down the everyday barriers that most people never see, including:

Why is sign language interpretation on TV often inaccurate or of low quality

How the tiny “interpreter box” on screen limits accessibility

The need to verify interpreter competency and certification

Why deaf professionals should also be hired as sign language interpreters

The importance of inviting deaf people into news panels, opinion polls & expert segments

How media schools should train filmmakers on correctly capturing deaf communication

Misuse of sign language by influencers and creators on social media

Why deaf actors should portray deaf characters — not hearing actors

The right of every deaf person to choose their own interpreter

What true equality and representation should look like

This is a powerful, honest, and educational dialogue led by deaf voices, exposing what the industry gets wrong and what must change.

A must-watch for media professionals, content creators, policy makers, and anyone who believes in authentic disability inclusion.

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