From A (Audism) to Z (Zenith): My Personal Experience as a DeafBlind Individual

2610 Cates Avenue. Raleigh, NC 27606

From A (Audism) to Z (Zenith): My Personal Experience as a DeafBlind Individual is an educational Deaf community event featuring Dr. Victorica "Dr. V" Monroe, a DeafBlind scholar and educator, who will share personal and professional insights on the educational experiences of DeafBlind, Deaf, and Hard of Hearing individuals. The presentation will explore topics including audism, language access, language acquisition, communication, and the lived experiences of the DeafBlind community. Following the lecture, attendees will enjoy a screening of Signing Black in America, an award-winning documentary highlighting the history, culture, and linguistic significance of Black American Sign Language (BASL). This Deaf education event, ASL community event, and DeafBlind awareness program is open to students, faculty, staff, and community members interested in learning more about accessibility, Deaf culture, DeafBlind experiences, and communication access. ASL interpreters, CART captioning, assistive listening devices, and additional accessibility accommodations will be available to support an inclusive experience. Registration is free and encouraged.

Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location/Address: Talley Student Center – Coastal Ballroom
2610 Cates Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27606