SLINeurodiversity

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

🕯️ Finding Light in the Darkness

This September, in recognition of Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, Deaf Mental Health Hub (DMHH) x Whole Child Consulting are coming together to host a virtual Deaf community gathering centered on awareness, storytelling, remembrance, resources, and connection.

You’ll hear from representatives from DMHH and Whole Child Consulting as we create space for honest conversations around su***de prevention, language deprivation, disconnection, and the importance of accessible mental health support within the Deaf community.

🧡 This gathering is held in honor of Mark Kozyk and all those whose lives have been impacted by language deprivation, disconnection, and su***de.

📅 September 14, 2026
⏰ 7–9 PM ET | 4–6 PM PT
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🎟️ Sliding-scale registration:

👉 Click to watch the event information in ASL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85qnPG10lm0
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or click here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20600032

Come to learn. Come to remember. Come to connect. Come as you are. 🕯️

Healing should happen in our language.

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08/31/2026

REGISTER NOW! DEAFYES SEMINAR WITH ADAM BROWNFELD!

Are you a Deaf mental health provider or enthusiast looking for learning opportunities directly in ASL? Register for our September seminar!

✊ Adam Brownfeld, “How to Diagnose Adult ADHD Without Standardized Testing: Practical and Culturally Responsive Approaches”

✊ September 16, 2026, 12pm - 1pm Eastern time, Zoom

✊ Presented in ASL, with Certified Deaf Interpreters for visual access

✊ Register here: https://bit.ly/Brownfeld

✊ Interested in CEUs? Email [email protected]

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08/28/2026

Earlier this week, I almost left home without my packed lunch- which was right next to her chai latte, emotional support water bottle, and work bag.

Can you tell what my priorities are? 😂

-Amanda

P.S. I finally caved & bought an Owala!



ID: 1) viral “kombucha girl” meme showing disgust then pleasant surprise with the labels “Forgetting packed lunch” and “Remembering water bottle” in white text. 2) close-up of Amanda’s lunch box and latte tumbler. Lunch box is light teal with white boho rainbows; tumbler is ASL Connect from Starbucks.

08/27/2026

Mega excited to be taking part in this event, and grateful to be invited.

The Neurodivergent Interpreter: Practical Strategies for Long-Term Success

🎥 ALL TICKET HOLDERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE THE RECORDING

What does it really mean to build a successful and sustainable interpreting career when your brain works differently?

Join AIMS – Allied Interpreter Mentorship & Support for a live Q&A exploring neurodivergence within the sign language interpreting profession, featuring experienced interpreters from Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Rather than focusing on challenges, we’ll explore practical strategies that can help neurodivergent interpreters thrive, including understanding your individual working style, managing energy and workload, navigating co-interpreting teams and professional relationships, and meeting the unique demands of interpreting.

Tickets can be purchased using this link:
https://aimsinterpreters.com/products/the-neurodivergent-interpreter-webinar/

08/26/2026

Sharing for informational purposes

We're excited to provide American Sign Language interpretation at Calmer Con! Interpreters will be at the event to assist with workshops, presentations, and more.

Just let us know at registration: when you sign up for Calmer Con, on the details page there will be a question asking if you need ASL interpretation services—be sure to check yes!

Calmer Con is an all-ages, sensory-adjusted, neurodiversity-friendly event featuring comic creators, workshops, tabletop and video games, entertainment, and more. It's free for all with registration! Join us on September 12th from 10 am—4 pm.

08/20/2026

Amanda’s Update:

This morning, I took the Test of English Proficiency (TEP) which is a timed written exam and the first step of the BEI Certification* process. I passed! 🎉

Accommodations:
DHHS has an accommodation request process with information on their website. The testing site allows you to bring in a clear water bottle. They also provide noise canceling headphones.

For self-accommodations:
I wore comfortable clothes, including slip-on shoes and a cardigan. I also wore my fidget ring and pulled my hair back into a bun.

*BEI is the Texas’s Board for the Evaluation of Interpreters and a recognized credential in an increasing in number of states.



ID: close-up chai latte and gluten-free donut from Kick Butt Coffee where I hung out to wait for results.

08/19/2026

Hello! My name is Amanda and I am an anxious xennial who needs to arrive at the airport two hours early and check the gate’s existence before I do anything else. 😂

(Yes, I have PreCheck and only carry-on. I still need to be early.)

Spoiler alert: that didn’t happen today.

At some point this morning, my brain mixed up what time I needed to arrive at the parking lot with what time I needed to leave my house. Then I left the house 30 minutes later because .

Anyway…I arrived at the gate three minutes before boarding started. I used the restroom; filled my water bottle; and seeing that first class had just started boarding, ordered a chai latte at the cafe next to the gate. When I returned to the gate, I got in line with my group.

Austin, TX bound for the TEP & BEI Advanced!



ID: 1) plane selfie of Amanda, a white woman with long wavy red hair in pigtails. She’s wearing a black tank top and holding a blue & white cup. 2) screenshot of Libby app audiobook, “I Identify as Blind” by Lachi.