Welcome to deafREVIEW

Not Just FaceTime: Apple Store's Accessibility Workshops Reveal Deaf-Friendly Features

At 8 A.M. sharp, deaf and hearing attendees are huddled near the University Village Apple Store's Genius Bar in Seattle, WA. Armed with their morning caffeine, they're here to learn more about the magical accessibility features lurking within their Apple products.

Got 5 Minutes? Chew On 5 Fashionably-Punctual Deaf Time Management Ideas

You've got a vibrating alarm clock that rocks your pillow daily like a 4.6 Richter earthquake, and faithful Siri always reminds you to get your tired butt to Ashtanga yoga class at 5 P.M. sharp. So why do you feel like there's no time to get stuff done? 

ridicuLIST: All Deaf People Have a 6th Sense

Why does it seem like deaf people possess a psychic ability or a sixth sense? A philosopher, Aristotle argued that all humans have five active senses and no more than five. If one is lost, then it is irreplaceable. Perhaps we could argue against his theory however, intuition – in which it seems to naturally be ascribed to all deaf people since birth, may be the secret “sixth” sense.

flashBACK Friday: The Rise and Fall of WyndTell Pagers

Designed specifically for deaf and hard of hearing people; WyndTell Pagers quickly became a revolutionary communication tool.

Have You Thanked the “Terps” In Your Life? Save the Date: Wednesday, May 1st

On Urban Dictionary, definitions for a terp include a "turtle who is a pimp" and a nickname for the University of Maryland's mascot (terrapin). But in Deaf Community, a terp is something else entirely - and near and dear to our hearts. 

500 Reviews Later: We're Halfway to our Goal!

Fresh after our East Coast launch, deafREVIEW hit its second milestone last week – 500 business reviews since our launch in Seattle. Chalk it up to the combined powers of our awesome West and East Coast reviewers.

The Wander-List: Why Deaf People Love to Travel

Ask any Deaf person what they’re saving up for, and travel more often than not makes the top of their list. Hearing aids (never mind that one of these bad boys can be worth an entire 10-day Ireland getaway), car payments, and the mortgage may be essentials, but hitting the road - or friendly skies - for a trip is what makes for a life well-lived. It’s an unwritten rule that Deafies are hooked on travel – and it’s not simply because we get “pre-board” privileges at the airport! We love to stamp our passports and we cannot lie. Here are the top reasons why:

What is Better Hearing and Speech Month to YOU?

We live in a world of chatterboxes. From giving big work presentations to saying “I love you,” speech and hearing is part of many life experiences. That’s why entire industries, brands, and careers are devoted to helping people hear – or speak – better. Not only that, the entire month of May is devoted to celebrating “Better Hearing and Speech Month” (also known as BHSM).

Recent Reviews

Pronto Pizza and Pasta

I come here for lunch occasionally and the woman who takes our order Radostina has always been very accommodating and patient with us. She is friendly, flexible and isn't afraid to communicate using gestures or writing ...

B and O Espresso

I loved their old location in Capitol Hill and I equally love this new location! John who took my order at the counter was very deaf-friendly. He had a great attitude and handled my ...

Gene Juarez Salons and Spas

I treated myself to a birthday massage and Ruby was a very deaf-friendly massage therapist. From making sure I could see her by turning the lights up in the room, to explaining the procedure prior ...

Ark Lodge Cinemas

This venue is a model business that asks there community what the needs are and then follows through the best they can. When one local deaf-blind man who lives in the area requested Open Caption movies ...

News

Do You Know What It Means To Be Deaf-Friendly?

You know what a cost-benefit analysis is. You have your accountant’s telephone number on speed-dial. You even know how to expertly run a social media campaign on Facebook and Twitter. But, do you know what it means to be a deaf-friendly business?

Speak Up...Review a Business...Create Change!

No deaf, deaf-blind or hard of hearing person is ever completely alike, but one tie bonds us instantly: We never stop looking for ways to make day-to-day communications less stressful in a predominantly hearing world.

deafREVIEW Banner HP

Recent Reviewers

echo image

echo

Pronto Pizza and Pasta

I come here for lunch occasionally and the woman who takes our order Radostina has always ...

Read Full Review

Le Petit Chouette image

Le Petit Chouette

Ark Lodge Cinemas

Holy cow, I love this place. I had already heard TONS of good word-of-mouth/press about how ...

Read Full Review

Joshua image

Joshua

FedEx Office Print and Ship Center

I have been going to this Fedex Office Print and Ship Center when I need to ...

Read Full Review

deafREVIEW Business Tips
DeafVibe Leaderboard Foundation HP