User:Hapalow/Deaf Ecosystem

The Deaf Ecosystem is an investment approach that aims to increase the socio-economic power within the Deaf Community. When the community invests in the businesses, organizations, and institutions that are Deaf-owned, the money then flows back to the community. The term was coined by Kelby Brick who serves as Director (July 2015 – Present) at The Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the state of Maryland.

History
The Deaf Ecosystem approach stems from the history of marginalization and job discrimination for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. The unemployment rate. Deaf people resort to entrepreneurship and hiring Deaf and hard of hearing employees. STILL WORKING ON THIS

Deaf-Owned Businesses
Deaf-owned businesses are businesses that are run and owned by deaf individuals…?