These 10 Deaf creators use their platform to increase awareness of Deaf issues, individuals, and culture.

Follow and learn from them this Deaf Awareness Month and beyond. ✨

Asha

is a National Health Service (NHS) Deaf paediatric nurse who shares weekly medical and general British Sign Language on Instagram and uses her platform to educate people on deaf awareness in society, healthcare, deaf mental health.

@justmecameil

Chrissy Marshall

is a Los Angeles-based writer and director whose passion for fostering inclusivity stems from her experiences as a Disabled Queer woman. They aim to create socially conscious narratives that amplify the voices of underrepresented communities while advocating for equity in the entertainment industry.

@chrissymarshall_

Jessica Kellgren-Fozard

is a deaf and disabled activist and content creator whose content encompasses not just vintage lifestyle and fashion but also disability and LGBTQ+ awareness. Through warm and amusing videos, she shows that a little positivity will go a long way!

@jessicaoutofthecloset

Mary Harman Whited

is the co-founder of Harman Whited & Associates LLC, which specializes in disability rights and inclusion, accessibility, communication access and equity, intersectional advocacy, and intercultural training. She frequently provides Continuing Education Unit workshops to sign language interpreters. She is also a public speaker, writer, and content creator on Instagram.

@maryharman

Ronnie McKenzie


also known as “King Ron” on Instagram and TikTok, is profoundly deaf and a father of two girls. He uses his online presence to spread deaf awareness.

@kingron4l

Chella Man

is a New York-based artist, director, and author, Chella Man's work features the continuums of disability, race, gender, and sexuality. His identity includes being Deaf, trans, Jewish, and Chinese as well as determined, curious, and hopeful. He blends the genres of painting and performance art while simultaneously exploring sculpture, writing, and live workshops.

@chellaman

Hermon And Heroda Berhane

are are identical twin sisters from Eritrea with a concept blog showcasing their passion for Travel, Fashion, Lifestyle, Beauty and Diversity. These content creators and disability advocates are all about fierce fashion, clearing up stereotypes and changing perceptions.⁠⁠

@being__her

Justina Miles

is an American Sign Language performer. She became the first Deaf woman to perform American Sign Language at the Super Bowl pre-game and halftime shows.

@itscharmay

Nakia Smith

is an advocate and content creator whose social channels are filled with videos documenting the history and celebrating users of Black American Sign Language (BASL) because she realized that many people in deaf and hearing communities didn’t even know BASL existed.

@itscharmay

Sonya Wilson

is a teacher, advocate, artist, climber, and a member of the Deaf community where she currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Her vision is to elevate and connect the outdoors, the recreation industry, and the Deaf community.

@deafclimber

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