#030- Dustin Giannelli on Deaf vs deaf, Normalizing Disability, and How to “Be On Offense”

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Episode notes

In this episode, Brendan Aylward is joined by Dustin Giannelli, a deaf motivational speaker and advocate for inclusion and accessibility. They discuss the importance of having conversations about disability, creating an inclusive environment, and the imperativeness of accessibility for those with hearing impairments. Dustin shares his experiences in sports and how his hearing loss has impacted him both positively and negatively. They also talk about Dustin's transition to a career in public speaking, the challenges he has faced, and the need for self-promotion and advocacy. The conversation concludes with a discussion on making fitness more accessible and the importance of considering accessibility in gym design.

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Keywords
deafhearing impairment