[Deanne Bray - Celebrity Spokesperson for LEAD-K] Hello, my name is Deanne Bray. I am one of the celebrity spokespersons for the LEAD-K core team. That team wrote the bill that was proposed to the state of California, the bill passed and has become a law. That bill, SB210, also called the LEAD-K bill in the state of California, occurred ten years ago, in 2015. The purpose of LEAD-K is to focus on deaf babies between age 0 to 5 in making sure they are reaching a strong understanding of language i

We were honored to welcome Deanne Bray-Kotsur to RIT/NTID’s ASL Lecture Series, where she shared her powerful journey of Deaf identity. Deanne’s story, deeply rooted in the bond with her father, highlights the strength, love, and resilience that shaped her identity and inspired her path. Her experiences offer a meaningful reflection of Deaf culture and the beauty of embracing one’s Deaf self. Thank you, @deannebraykotsur , for inspiring our community with your presentation, your journey, and you