In this candid yet powerful episode Toni Aiken- Interpreter and Advocate - speaks about accessibility for the Deaf Community in Jamaica and how having deaf parents gave her an even more valuable voice through sign language. She shows that inclusivity goes beyond lip service and that her mission is to amplify voices that need to be heard no matter the medium.
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In this candid yet powerful episode Toni Aiken- Interpreter and Advocate - speaks about accessibility for the Deaf Community in Jamaica and how having deaf parents gave her an even more valuable voice through sign language. She shows that inclusivity goes beyond lip service and that her mission is to amplify voices that need to be heard no matter the medium.
Being the biggest (in size) of 9 siblings, Omolora realised at an early age that she looked different from most people. Nevertheless her larger than life personality made it hard not to love her. She refused to get off the bus so children wouldn't ridicule her in high school & would hide during lunch time avoiding to purchase food. But with a bit of motivation from one of her teachers; she emerged as Head Girl, she made history TWICE being Guild President at University of the West Indies ...
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In this candid yet powerful episode Toni Aiken- Interpreter and Advocate - speaks about accessibility for the Deaf Community in Jamaica and how having deaf parents gave her an even more valuable voice through sign language. She shows that inclusivity goes beyond lip service and that her mission is to amplify voices that need to be heard no matter the medium.
