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
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.
Partnerships with Disability Perspectives is Necessary for Prosperity
Last week was International Development Week in Canada which many people and organizations celebrate with the 2026 theme, Prosperity through Partnership. Learn the importance of including persons with disabilities in the process to ensure that sustainable development and progress is…
What Asking for Help Means as A Disabled Person
There are many expectations on persons with disabilities. All of these expectations impact how a person with a disability may ask for help or choose not to. Learn how asking for help is complicated as a person with disabilities.