OP-ED

11/15/2025
American Sign Language Users Are Not “Limited English Proficient” — They Are Central to Our Democracy
Julie Rems-Smario, Ed.D.

Black-and-white photograph showing seven Deaf children from St Rita’s school in Cincinnati, ranging in age from elementary to high school, standing and sitting in front...

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03/07/2025
OP-ED: Unmasking Performative Inclusion Allyship: The Deaf Community’s Challenge for Sign Language Access
Julie Rems-Smario, Ed.D.

Recently, I came across Dr. Geer’s experience shared on LinkedIn, which reminded me of my own struggles in similar inaccessible language situations. In Sacramento, California,...

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02/13/2025
OP-ED: Deaf Babies Deserve Accessible Medical Care
Julie Rems-Smario, Ed.D.
As the grandmother of a bright and beautiful 13-month-old deaf baby who is about to undergo heart surgery, I gained firsthand insight into the challenges...
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02/03/2025
OP-ED: Rights of Deaf and Disabled Communities at Risk?
Julie Rems-Smario, Ed.D.
As we look ahead to the next four years, many are asking on social media platforms whether the rights of people with disabilities—including deaf individuals—are...
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