Hi! My name is Amanda
I am a deaf and disabled advocate who inspired by challenges that exist in our world. Started by questioning the barriers, it has expanded into exploring policy issues and mobilizing for change
Amanda Listens' Blog
First Voice Can Lead the Change in Nova Scotia
This past month has been eventful in Nova Scotia. With the 1.19 billion dollars deficit, there were funding cuts that significantly impacted Mi’kmaw, African Nova Scotian, 2SLGBTQIA+, and disability communities. The cuts were towards staff, operations, and programming that support…
20 Years Since Activating My Cochlear Implant | Reflection on My Journey (so far)
I have been wearing my cochlear implant for 20 years (mind boggling, I know). Read my reflection on my rollercoaster journey with my cochlear implant from the highs to the extreme lows and how it has impacted me and my…
This is the 100th Blog Post | 3 years of Amanda Listens
It is close to 3 years since Amanda Listens was launched. Learn more in the 100th blog post.