Alexander Van Hook

A RIT alumni. A graduate student at American University for the Master's degree in Public Administration. Goal is to advocate for #disabilityrights.

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Ah...there are few things as powerful as the Legend of #Zelda music, and #SkywardSwordHD has some memorable tunes! Did you know that this was the first game in the series to have orchestrated music?

[Alexander Van Hook @AVHadvocacy]

I got to go, but will answer the remaining questions later. Great #DeafEd!

[Alexander Van Hook @AVHadvocacy]

A4: Self-advocacy and open dialogue with employers #DeafEd

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

Q4. What are ways to break down these barriers either as an employer or an employee? #DeafEd

[Alexander Van Hook @AVHadvocacy]

A3: Interpreters are usually used for meetings and trainings, not all day. However, to overcome this, I use technology, such as texting and Ubi-Duo. #DeafEd

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

Q3. As a #DDBDDHH employee, what are some common communication barriers you experience? #DeafEd

[Alexander Van Hook @AVHadvocacy]

#DeafEd

[Alexander Van Hook @AVHadvocacy]

A2 (cont.): For me personally, challenges I may encounter in workplaces are communication access and wheelchair accessibility. #CrossDisabilities #DeafEd

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

Q2. What are some barriers (physical, attitudes of others, or system-based) that #DDBDDHH may face in the workplace? #DeafEd

[Alexander Van Hook @AVHadvocacy]

A2: Sadly, but true, there are countless challenges to think of. I.e. communication access, wheelchair accessibility, visual access, mental health service access, and many more. Advocacy is needed to overcome those challenges. #DeafEd

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

Q2. What are some barriers (physical, attitudes of others, or system-based) that #DDBDDHH may face in the workplace? #DeafEd

[Alexander Van Hook @AVHadvocacy]

Meant for A1! #DeafEd

[Alexander Van Hook @AVHadvocacy]

I recently volunteered for Scott Wallace's congressional campaign so my environment was a political campaign one. #DeafEd

[Alexander Van Hook @AVHadvocacy]

I recently volunteered for Scott Wallace's congressional campaign so my environment was a political campaign one. #DeafEd

[Tina Banerjee @TinaxBanerjee]

Q1. What type of environment do you work in everyday (ex. high school, factory, business office)? #DeafED

[Alexander Van Hook @AVHadvocacy]

Hello #DeafEd! I am Alexander Van Hook and I am from Upper Black Eddy, PA. I am a disability rights advocate and am #Deaf and a power wheelchair user. Glad to be here!

[Alexander Van Hook @AVHadvocacy]

#DeafEd

[Emma Watson @EmmaWatson]

I stand with all the women who have been sexually harassed, and am awestruck by their bravery. This mistreatment of women has to stop.

[Emma Watson @EmmaWatson]

In this instance it was women affected but I also stand with all the men, indeed any person, who has suffered sexual harassment.

[Alexander Van Hook @AVHadvocacy]

Performance measurement and ? of US being run like business or politics (i.e. transparency) can apply here #AOA1
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[Alexander Van Hook @AVHadvocacy]

Thank you all for participating in this important dialogue about #CrossDisabilities in #DeafEd. Remember, all students should be welcomed. https://t.co/JW053vcecU

[Talila A. Lewis, Esq. | talilalewis.bsky.social @talilalewis]

Thank you for joining tonight's #DeafEd chat!

Our hour is up, but please keep responding to questions & look for our Storify recap soon!

[Talila A. Lewis, Esq. | talilalewis.bsky.social @talilalewis]

Important to remember: most low-no income/Ss of color NEVER rcv. formal diagnosis (until they are wrongfully arrested/imprisoned). #DeafEd https://t.co/gPsdtowxTO