Rikki Poynter
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News & Opinion
OPINION: Hearing Aids Are Assistive Devices, Not Miracle Workers
At 30 years old, I recently got my first pair of hearing aids. I was only 11 years old when…
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Opinion
OPINION: Ableism and Accessibility in a Post-COVID World
Since the beginning of time, accessibility has been a major issue for disabled people. Disabled people have trouble finding or…
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Opinion
Viral Video Highlights Barriers for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
In mid-February, a video of an Oxnard college professor berating a hard-of-hearing student in front of their entire Zoom class…
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News & Opinion
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Patients Need More Inclusive Hospital Care
Earlier this month, WBTV released an article that told the story of a local woman’s efforts to advocate for multiple…
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News & Opinion
How To Make Protests More Inclusive for People with Disabilities
The following is the second in a series of columns in which Rikki Poynter will shed light on barriers faced…
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Opinion
A Resident Describes the Struggles of Voting While Deaf
The following is the first in a series of columns in which Rikki Poynter will shed light on barriers faced…
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