Category: Access and Inclusion

  • My Focus Now: Health, Income, Impact & Inclusion

    If you caught my last post, you know I’ve recently made a pivot—and I’m leaning into something that feels more aligned than ever before. I wanted to share what that looks like and what you can expect from me moving forward as I focus on four key areas: health, income, impact, and inclusion.

    These aren’t just buzzwords for me—they’re the foundation for how I live, work, and support others.

    🧠 Health: The Foundation of It All

    As we get older, our priorities shift—and for many of us, health becomes one of the biggest ones. I’ve noticed more people becoming health-conscious, paying closer attention to what they eat, how they move, and what they allow into their bodies. And yet, I still see people unknowingly consuming products loaded with toxins, plastics, and acidic compounds that compromise their immune system and create environments in the body where harmful bacteria and parasites thrive.

    The worst part? So many people feel tired or off and think it’s just normal. But it’s not. These subtle but persistent symptoms are often a result of toxic overload—something that’s preventable with the right awareness and choices.

    One of the things I’m passionate about is helping people choose better—for their bodies, their homes, and their long-term health.

    💸 Income: Creating Real Solutions with Real Products

    Let’s be honest: we all want more financial breathing room. Whether it’s to travel more, spend time with family, or simply stop living paycheck to paycheck. But instead of selling generic “courses about how to sell a course,” I focus on something real: products that solve real problems.

    I show people how to create multiple streams of income by offering wellness solutions they use and believe in. No fluff. No hype. Just honest, duplicatable steps that start with helping others.

    The truth is: if you’re reading this, you already have what it takes to build online income. The tools are available, and you don’t have to do it alone. What it takes is an open mind, a willingness to learn, and most importantly—action.

    🌍 Impact: When You Align with What You Believe

    For me, the money has never been the main driver—it’s always been the impact. There’s something powerful about using your time and talents to create meaningful change in the lives of others. That could mean introducing someone to a product that helps with their energy, mindset, or health… or simply showing them a new way to create income for their family.

    But to have a lasting impact, it has to mean something to you. It should feel like a mission, a calling—something you’d still talk about even if no one was watching. That’s the kind of purpose that keeps you going when things get hard. That’s what I aim to model, and help others discover too.

    🤝 Inclusion: Accessibility Is Not Optional

    As a Deaf entrepreneur, husband, and dad, I live with a daily understanding of how often things are designed without inclusion in mind. Accessibility—especially for the Deaf community—often comes as an afterthought. But it shouldn’t.

    That’s why part of my work involves creating and advocating for accessible content in ASL and encouraging companies to prioritize interpretation and inclusion as the standard, not the exception.

    My deeper mission is to empower Deaf parents to create freedom on their own terms—freedom of time, location, and finances—without sacrificing access to the tools and resources they need.

    Where I’m Going from Here

    Right now, I’m investing more into email marketing and long-form ASL content—two things that allow me to create lasting value without being stuck on the content creation hamster wheel.

    Email gives me a direct line to connect, educate, and inspire—on my own terms. And I’m experimenting (as I write this!) with what works best. It’s a process of trial and error, but that’s the part I love. It’s flexible, creative, and gives me the freedom to adapt as I go.

    I’m also working on building a video series in American Sign Language to make my content more accessible to the Deaf community. I’m leaning toward hosting it on YouTube—at least for now. My goal is to create a space where others can learn, grow, and connect with content that actually reflects them.

    If you find any of this helpful—or if you’re navigating your own pivot, building something new, or simply want to be part of a community that values health, income, impact, and inclusion—I’d love to connect with you.

    Let’s build something better, together.

    💬 Reach out anytime or drop a comment—I’m just a message away.

  • Caption Designs Over the Years

    With the recent reactions from the Deaf community and advocates about how hearing-owned companies selling caption glasses as well as using Deaf influencers to sell their product, I had the time to mull it over on why this issue keeps happening again.

    I’m all for accessible and inclusive AI and technology but it appears many of these are repurposed.

    Let’s look at captions:

    I recall when captions first came out, my parents purchased a caption box for me. We use them by connecting the cable to the tv and switch channels using the caption box. I was able to enjoy television by reading the captions.

    Eventually, tv’s had captions installed in them and caption boxes were no longer needed.

    Then there are captions for videos online.

    Then there were auto-captions leading to rely on AI.

    Then it became a tool the masses could use in their smartphones to access information and conversations around them.

    Now, captions are implemented in glasses.

    With the rapid rise of technology going caption boxes to caption glasses, the one thing remains is the design of captions are still the same.

    I’m not a designer, just a Deaf consumer who consumed these products.

    Also, I communicate in ASL.

    Over the years, these captions give one-way access to information then folks took this as an attempt to access conversations but it only achieved one-way access. And not inclusion where Deaf folks can be part of the conversations in their language which is sign language.

    So, I implore folks exploring access and inclusion using AI or devices to take into consideration how to contribute and create true access and inclusion where people can have conversations and interact in their languages especially sign language.

    I have yet to see this happen.

  • Are Caption Glasses Truly Accessible for Deaf Individuals?

    There’s been recent buzz about caption glasses, with some in the Deaf community feeling they exploit rather than empower. As a Deaf individual who communicates in ASL, I wanted to share my perspective.

    What Caption Glasses Offer

    Caption glasses can provide one-way access to information—primarily converting spoken language into English captions. While this may be useful in some contexts, it doesn’t create an inclusive environment for ASL users like me. Conversations require two-way communication, and captions don’t allow me to contribute equally.

    Free or Affordable Alternatives

    Many free apps offer similar or even better voice-to-text capabilities:

    • Otter AI
    • Microsoft Translator
    • Google Transcribe
    • Apple Live Caption

    Other tools include:

    • Apple Notes
    • Google Docs
    • Cardzilla

    These apps are either free or far more affordable than the steep price of caption glasses.

    What’s Missing? Sign Language Access

    Relying solely on captions ignores the importance of sign language for full inclusivity. Tools like VRI On-Demand (Video Remote Interpreting) can bridge this gap, allowing real-time conversations in ASL.

    What’s Your Experience?

    Have you tried caption glasses or other tools? Do you know of accessible solutions that prioritize sign language? I’d love to hear your thoughts!