Lisi Whitworth

Deaf female tech & creative services biz owner for 15+ years. Passionate about building businesses & creating great experiences! Cofounder & CEO of @eventida.

[Lisi Whitworth @lisiwisi]

So proud of how far we've come at @Eventida! Our pivot had us digging very deep, *really* exploring, asking ourselves, "what is the most impactful way we could achieve our mission of making the world more accessible and inclusive?" It became clear: it starts with the data. 📊

[Eventida @eventida]

(1/3) We did it! When there are so many different possible directions to go in, it is not easy to decide where we want to go, but we finished an accelerator program, and now know exactly what direction we are headed in.

[Lisi Whitworth @lisiwisi]

Facebook https://t.co/eylYjVqH9l

[Lisi Whitworth @lisiwisi]

That nifty form you see? Where one fills in the message and it generates an email with PDF version of the letter attached? We @eventida set it up! TODAY is the deadline, please show your support for a #DCODHH!!

[DCAD @DCADeaf]

Deadline today to add your name to https://t.co/EbUtHQ1PS7 to tell @CMBrandonTodd you support a DC Office on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to combat inaccessibility, unemployment, discrimination and more! 🤟

#DCODHH #CripTheVote #DCDeafCity

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

At Council today, young people are testifying in support of my bill to create a DC Office on Deaf & Hard of Hearing. We need to do more to elevate these voices & have the city do more to provide all residents the services & supports they need, especially better & more ASL.

[Lisi Whitworth @lisiwisi]

@tylertringas The social construct in USA. For example, I thought I was seen as equal but I’m actually not usually seen that way. It’s only in the last few years I learned how to detect the subtleties in dialogue that tell me what others are seeing & their biases when they engage with people.

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC]

This land is your land,
This land is my land,
This land was made for you and me. 🇺🇸💜

#IStandWithIlhan

[Lisi Whitworth @lisiwisi]

I need to find statistics / info on quality of life for those with disabilities in countries in relation to government policy. Hypothesis: where there is policy, there is greater equity.

Any idea where to find this info? @AXSChat, help? TIA!

[Lisi Whitworth @lisiwisi]

@echoness4you Funny I JUST replied to tweet by @carrie1ou re: #TheCostOfBeingDisabled asking about studies on time costs. And then I see one great example by you a couple tweets later.

[Lisi Whitworth @lisiwisi]

@carrie1ou Right! Lately I've been thinking a lot about time costs. Have any studies been done on that, I wonder.

[Lisi Whitworth @lisiwisi]

@thebamoor @Powhog @jasongay @carrie1ou Yes I remember that well!! I had hearing aids on and was hearing the hooting and squawking in the dark beyond, the whole time you guys were joking. Creepy AF!!! And btw it was a female ranger. She was super cool.

[Lisi Whitworth @lisiwisi]

@robcube Congratulations!! 18 us coming up for us.

[Lisi Whitworth @lisiwisi]

@robcube Aw thank you!!! Likewise, from both of us. 👊

[Lisi Whitworth @lisiwisi]

@tylertringas @ucefkh I was thinking about setting up such a list, good to know it's already being done!

Should it be a done via email list mgr so they can opt out or is BCC acceptable?

[Lisi Whitworth @lisiwisi]

This is deeply personal and hard to share publicly. Yes I'm too much for some people but that doesn't mean something is wrong with me. May the healing begin! #FemaleFounders #Partnerships #Cofounders https://t.co/hldAq9CMxW

[Lisi Whitworth @lisiwisi]

Having a nice day away from the desk, met a great guy, Jason of 3 Monkeys Communication. He's also on mission of accessibility and inclusion, focusing on DeafBlind. Great partner for @eventida! #DeafBusinessOwners #WeAllGoUpTogether
#SmallBusinessWeekDC

[Lisi Whitworth @lisiwisi]

@Delta @ButGregSaid This is a great response! Perhaps there is a cultural disconnect - American lunch made in Bogota? How about South American meals that give a nice farewell to visitors leaving and will be tasty because it's native and prepared properly.

[Sheena McFeely @SheenaMcfeely]

After my tweet about Interpreter Appreciation Day, this lovely lady who I’ve gotten to know a bit through Instagram posted this. Thank you for being a shining example by expressing your gratitude to the Deaf community. More of this please!

[Lisi Whitworth @lisiwisi]

@belleadonia Hearing the tone can change everything. I do ask relay interpreters how did the person sound, interested or meh? Re: email convos, don't get me started.... so, the theory is not wrong but not entirely right, I think. 2/2

[Lisi Whitworth @lisiwisi]

@belleadonia That's fascinating. It actually does pose a very interesting question. When reading or seeing something, their feelings, worldview and personal context will affect how one interprets what they are seeing. 1/2

[Lisi Whitworth @lisiwisi]

@jonaztoday Yes! Or, you're wanting more emoticons like FB or Slack has.