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Who said we only celebrate Deaf Awareness Month in September?! 👀🤟🏾
Not over here! We celebrate Deaf culture, Deaf history, Deaf communities, and the importance of accessibility ALL YEAR ROUND! 🤎✨
And because we couldn’t fit all this beautiful melanin into one video, we had to come back with PART TWO! 🫶🏾
Black and Brown interpreters are out here doing the work, breaking barriers, and making an impact every single day. Representation matters, cultural competency matters, and access matters!

A huge thank you to my village for showing up AGAIN and helping me bring this video to life! 💚
And just in case you forgot what we said the first time...

When they tell you they can’t find a Black or Brown interpreter, tell them they didn’t look hard enough! 👏🏾
At Elevated Access Co., we’re committed to creating accessible spaces, amplifying Black and Brown interpreters, and ensuring our communities have access to qualified professionals who understand the importance of cultural representation.
Because accessibility isn’t seasonal. It’s a year-round commitment! 🧡

✨ Taking access to new heights.

🔗 Looking for ASL interpreting services or an accessibility partner? Click the link in our bio to get started!
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#DeafAwareness #BlackASLInterpreters #DeafCommunity #AccessibilityMatters #ElevatedAccessCo

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A compilation video featuring Black and Brown American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters individually signing “Happy Deaf Awareness Month” to the camera. The video amplifies Black and Brown interpreters and celebrates their contributions, diversity, and representation within the interpreting profession. Each interpreter appears in a short video clip, highlighting the importance of celebrating Deaf culture, community, accessibility, and inclusion year-round. by @elevatedaccessco

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Today, Elevated Access Co. had the incredible opportunity to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services at the Cities of Inclusion Conference in Philadelphia! 🧡♿️
Beyond interpreting, it was an amazing opportunity to learn from leaders in disability advocacy, healthcare, social work, research, and the self-advocacy community, all working toward a more inclusive and accessible world.
It was especially inspiring to learn more about the work @thearcphilly continues to do to advocate for disability rights, inclusion, and accessibility, especially as we navigate ongoing federal funding cuts that threaten essential services and resources for people with disabilities.
Throughout the exhibit hall, there were signs highlighting major milestones in disability rights and accessibility history. I found myself stopping to read them and reflecting on how far we’ve come, the advocates who paved the way, and how much work there is still left to do.

As the founder of Elevated Access Co., experiences like this remind me that accessibility is about so much more than providing a service. It’s about education, advocacy, collaboration, and intentionally creating spaces where everyone has the opportunity to participate fully.
I’m grateful for the knowledge, conversations, and connections made today. I look forward to continuing to learn, grow, and be in more spaces like this!
At Elevated Access Co., we’re committed to making events, conferences, and community spaces more accessible through ASL interpreting services, accessibility consulting, and inclusive event planning.
Taking access to new heights, one space at a time! 🧡✨
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#CitiesOfInclusion #DisabilityRights #AccessibilityMatters #DisabilityInclusion #ElevatedAccessCo The first sign introduces the Disability History Timeline, which highlights local and national milestones in the Disability Rights Movement. The remaining signs showcase significant moments in disability history, including: taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by @elevatedaccessco

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Last night was one for the books! 🖤🌈🤟🏾

Elevated Access Co. had the pleasure of providing ASL interpreting services for the @alllovebaltimore Masc Meet Up!

As a Black lesbian-owned accessibility company, giving back to our community means everything to us. We believe Black LGBTQ+ spaces deserve to be inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to Deaf and Hard of Hearing community members. Accessibility belongs wherever our community gathers, celebrates, connects, and experiences joy. ✨

A huge thank you to @alllovebaltimore and @queenhdthedj for thinking of Elevated Access Co. and making ASL access part of the experience. Thank you to @issaalterego for being such an amazing team🫶🏾

Make sure you check out All Love Baltimore and all the events they have happening this week!

Happy Baltimore Black Pride! 🖤🤎🌈

Taking access to new heights. 🚀🤟🏾

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#BaltimoreBlackPride
#BlackLGBTQ
#ASLInterpreting
#DeafAccessibility
#EventAccessibility

Video Description: A room filled with Black lesbian women gathering in community, sharing their thoughts, opinions, laughter, and conversation. The video includes short clips from throughout the night, capturing moments of connection, joy, discussion, and celebration at the All Love Baltimore Masc Meet Up during Baltimore Black Pride. by @elevatedaccessco

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Happy Deaf Awareness Month! 🤟🏾🖤🤎

This month is about celebrating Deaf people, Deaf culture, American Sign Language, and continuing the work toward true accessibility and equitable language access.

Today, we’re also celebrating the Black and Brown ASL interpreters who are an essential part of the communities we serve. Representation matters. Cultural competency matters. And having interpreters who understand the cultures and lived experiences of the people in the room matters.

Thank you to my village for showing up and helping me create this video. 🫶🏾

And when they tell you they “can’t find” a Black or Brown interpreter…

Tell them they didn’t look hard enough. 👏🏾

We’re here. We’re qualified. We’re experienced. And we’re doing the work.

At Elevated Access Co., we provide ASL interpreting and accessibility services for festivals, conferences, organizations, and community events.

Ready to make your next event more accessible? Click the link in our bio to get started.

Happy Deaf Awareness Month! 🤟🏾

#DeafAwarenessMonth #DeafCulture #ASLInterpreters #EventAccessibility #ElevatedAccessCo

**Visual Description:** A compilation video featuring multiple Black and Brown ASL interpreters individually signing and/or saying, “Happy Deaf Awareness Month.” The video transitions between each interpreter, highlighting a diverse group of Black and Brown professionals coming together to celebrate Deaf Awareness Month. by @elevatedaccessco

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Two nights in Philly with @brunomars! 🎶🤟🏾✨
I had the pleasure of interpreting for Bruno Mars’ Romantic Tour in Philadelphia, and what an experience! This was truly one of the best concerts I’ve attended in a while from the production and choreography to the music and energy in the room.

A few of my favorites from the night: 🎤🤟🏾
✨Risk It All
✨Why You Wanna Fight?
✨Cha Cha Cha

Opportunities like this are a reminder of why accessibility in live entertainment matters. Deaf and Hard of Hearing fans deserve access to concerts, festivals, and live events at every level.

That same passion drives the work we do at Elevated Access Co., providing ASL interpreting, event accessibility, accessibility coordination, and consulting for concerts, festivals, conferences, and community events.

✨ Taking access to new heights.

#BrunoMarsRomanticTour #ASLInterpreter #ElevatedAccessCo #ConcertAccessibility Slide 1: Video of Cheyenne, a Black woman and ASL interpreter, energetically interpreting Bruno Mars’ “Risk It All” during the Romantic Tour in Philadelphia.

Slide 2: Video of Cheyenne interpreting “Why You Wanna Fight?” in American Sign Language, incorporating expressive facial expressions, movement, and the energy of the live performance.

Slide 3: Video of Cheyenne interpreting “Cha Cha Cha” in American Sign Language during the Bruno Mars Romantic Tour.

Slide 4: Photo of Cheyenne standing outside holding the *The Romantic* vinyl. She is dressed in a black T-shirt, black shorts, and black shoes, with bright sunlight shining behind her. by @elevatedaccessco

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Your message deserves a voice that is clear, engaging, and aligned with your purpose.
Elevated Access Co. offers professional voice-over support for educational content, training materials, presentations, promotional media, community messaging, and other recorded projects.
Every project is approached with care for tone, pacing, clarity, and audience.
Have a script or project in mind? Send an inquiry to discuss your voice-over needs.
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#VoiceOverServices #ProfessionalVoiceOver #AccessibleContent #InclusiveMedia #ElevatedAccessCo Olive and cream branded graphic featuring an audio waveform and the words, “Clear. Professional. Purposeful.” by @elevatedaccessco

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@elevatedaccessco had the opportunity to share our journey with @canvasrebel — and the story behind how Elevated Access Co. came to be. ✨

What started as an idea written on sticky notes around my computer desk has grown into something bigger than I could have imagined: a business centered on accessibility, inclusion, ASL interpreting, and creating more accessible events and experiences.

This conversation was raw, transparent, and truly from the heart. I shared the journey, the lessons, and the vision behind taking access to new heights. 🧡💚

Want to know how it all started? Read the full @canvasrebel feature at the link in bio!
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#ElevatedAccessCo #AccessibilityMatters #ASLInterpreting #AccessibleEvents #BlackOwnedBusiness by @elevatedaccessco

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As President of @naobidc , we are committed to advancing visibility, empowerment, and community connection for Black Deaf individuals and Black interpreters throughout the Washington, DC area. Through our work, we create opportunities that celebrate Black Deaf culture, identity, leadership, and excellence while fostering spaces where Black interpreters and the Black Deaf community can connect, grow, and thrive.

Rooted in Rhythm: Black Deaf Movement, Poetry & Signed Song reflects this mission by centering the richness and diversity of Black Deaf expression. This immersive, interactive workshop invites advanced ASL signers, fluent BASL/ASL users, Black interpreters, and experienced Deaf performers to explore movement, poetry, rhythm, storytelling, and signed song through the lens of Black Deaf culture and artistic traditions.

Participants will strengthen their performance skills, engage in collaborative creative exploration, and deepen their understanding of how visual language and embodied expression can preserve culture while creating powerful, authentic artistic voices. Together, we honor the traditions that have shaped Black Deaf expression while creating space for innovation, artistic excellence, cultural preservation, and the continued evolution of Black Deaf performance.

Come join us! Visual Description
The flyer has a bold, energetic, contemporary design using a strong royal blue, bright yellow, white, and green color palette against a darkened photo background of a workshop or community gathering.
At the top, a large yellow starburst announces “FREE FOR MEMBERS!” A pushpin graphic adds a playful bulletin-board feel.

The main focus is a large royal-blue panel featuring the workshop title in bold white and yellow typography:

“ROOTED IN RHYTHM: BLACK DEAF MOVEMENT, POETRY & SIGNED SONG WORKSHOP”

Below the title, white text reads:

“DEEPEN YOUR ARTISTIC SKILLS & ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH!”

The event details are prominently displayed in yellow and white:

SATURDAY
29 AUGUST,
1 PM EST
ZOOM

On the right side of the flyer is a portrait of Fred Beam, presented inside a tilted, white Polaroid-style frame with a pink paperclip. His name, “FRED BEAM,” appears underneath in bold green lettering.

Additional graphic elements include a megaphone illustration near the bottom and the text “.02 PPO CEUs” in yellow, emphasizing the professional development opportunity.

A white, angled button near the bottom reads “REGISTER NOW!” in green.

The footer contains contact and organizational information with yellow icons:

info@naobidc.org
www.naobidc.org
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Overall, the flyer communicates Black Deaf culture, artistic expression, professional development, and community engagement through its vibrant colors, dynamic typography, layered graphics, and photography. by @elevatedaccessco

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Yesterday, @elevatedaccessco had the honor of providing ASL interpreting and interpreter coordination services for the @montclairjazzfest 🎷🎶

It was an incredible experience providing access while sharing space with music greats like @shorchestra, @diannereeves, and @patrice.rushen!

Thank you to @theaslextension for trusting us to support such an amazing event. 💚🧡

Need ASL interpreters, accessibility planning, or interpreter coordination for your next festival, conference, or event?

✨ Let’s take access to new heights. Click the link in our bio to get started!

Video Description: A short behind-the-scenes look at Elevated Access Co.’s day at the Montclair Jazz Festival, beginning with the bus ride to the festival and featuring clips throughout the day of the venue, performances, crowds, and overall festival experience before heading home.

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#ElevatedAccessCo #ASLInterpreters #EventAccessibility #InterpreterCoordination #DeafAcces taken in Montclair, New Jersey by @elevatedaccessco

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Black communities deserve accessibility that understands culture, context, communication, and the people in the room.
Elevated Access Co. is committed to supporting Black-led events, organizations, and community spaces with thoughtful accessibility strategy and professional ASL interpreting.
Inclusion is strongest when people do not have to choose between cultural connection and communication access.
Let’s create Black spaces where Deaf and Hard of Hearing participants can fully belong.
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#BlackDeafCommunity #BlackAccessibility #InclusiveBlackSpaces #AccessibilityJustice #ElevatedAccessCo Charcoal, rust, and olive graphic with silhouettes of Black community members and the statement, “Black spaces deserve full access.” by @elevatedaccessco

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The strongest accessibility plans begin long before event day.
Our process keeps access connected to the full experience:
1. Discover the audience, goals, and potential barriers
2. Plan the right accommodations, communication, and logistics
3. Implement with prepared professionals and clear coordination
4. Elevate the experience through follow-through and reflection
Early planning leads to smoother events, stronger participation, and fewer last-minute surprises.
Save this post for your next event planning meeting.
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#AccessibleEvents #EventPlanning #AccessibilityPlanning #InclusiveEvents #ElevatedAccessCo Cream graphic showing the four-step accessible event process: Discover, Plan, Implement, and Elevate. by @elevatedaccessco

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🌴✨ Caribbean culture, community, and celebration 🎉

Yesterday, @elevatedaccessco had the honor of attending Howard County’s Caribbean American Heritage Month Festival at the Chrysalis at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods! 🇯🇲🇹🇹🇭🇹🇧🇧🇵🇷

It was such a fun-filled day celebrating Caribbean culture with live music, dancing, incredible performances, local vendors, family-friendly activities, and delicious Caribbean food. The energy and community were everything! 💃🏾🥁🌴

And here’s a little Maryland history: Did you know Maryland recognizes August as Caribbean American Heritage Month?If you didn’t know, now you know! 👏🏾

This annual Howard County celebration brings the community together to recognize the vibrant cultures, traditions, music, food, and contributions of Caribbean Americans throughout Maryland. If you missed it this year, make sure you put the Howard County Caribbean American Heritage Month Festival on your list for next August!

A special thank you to @khtwinc for thinking of Elevated Access Co. and including us in this wonderful celebration.🧡

We love being in spaces where culture, community, inclusion, and accessibility come together. Taking access to new heights, one experience at a time. 🤟🏾✨

#CaribbeanAmericanHeritageMonth #HowardCountyMD #ColumbiaMD #AccessibleEvents #ElevatedAccessCo by @elevatedaccessco

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