As we celebrate ADA 36, OUL honors the disability rights movement and the ongoing fight for access, dignity, inclusion, and belonging. The ADA reminds us that access is not charity — access is civil rights.

Summer is almost here — and if you're still looking for the right camp for your neurodivergent child, you're not too late, but now is the time to move quickly. Many specialized programs fill up fast, and taking the time to find the right fit can make all the difference between a confidence-building experience and a frustrating one. For parents of neurodivergent children — including those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing — choosing a summer camp involves more than picking activ

Juneteenth is a day of remembrance, learning, and community. It honors the end of slavery in the United States—and reminds us that freedom and justice have not always arrived equally or at the same time for everyone. Juneteenth (short for “June nineteenth”) is observed each year on June 19. It marks the day in 1865 when many enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas learned that slavery had ended. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, it was not enforced

With summer officially arriving on June 21st, it's a good moment to think about how to blend the slower pace of these months with the kind of low-pressure learning that actually sticks. Summer doesn't have to mean a hard stop on math — but it also shouldn't feel like school in disguise. For students who already find math challenging, including kids with dyscalculia or other learning differences, the goal is to build a friendlier relationship with numbers, not to drill them. T

Summer brings new opportunities and challenges for neurodivergent, Deaf, and Hard of Hearing children. Learn how simple routines, social connections, sensory supports, and everyday learning experiences can help your child thrive throughout the summer.

Summer can feel like a long stretch of unstructured time — and for neurodivergent kids, that lack of structure can swing either way. It can be the breathing room they need after a draining school year, or it can leave them feeling adrift without the routines that anchor them. The activities below aren't about filling every hour or turning summer into "school lite." They're about offering choices that build real skills: confidence in their own abilities, the independence to tr

OUL celebrates Pride Month by supporting diversity, inclusion, and community for LGBTQ+, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, neurodivergent individuals, and unique learners.

Explore the May OUL Bulletin for community updates, inspiring stories, valuable resources, and upcoming events for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and unique learners.

Deaf Mental Health Matters: History, Access, and Healing May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind people that mental health is part of everyone’s life. It is also a time to ask an important question: Who still does not have equal access to mental health care? For the Deaf community, mental health awareness must include language access, Deaf culture, communication rights, and the painful history of being misunderstood. Deaf peo

We want to offer our heartfelt congratulations to students around the world for your hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Every late night of studying, every challenge you faced, and every lesson you learned has helped bring you to this important moment. You should be proud of how far you have come. Whether you are graduating from high school, college, university, or completing a training program, this achievement is more than a certificate, diploma, degree, or final grad

Honoring mothers, mother figures, and the powerful support they give to children with neurodiversity. Hi everyone, We want to wish everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. Today is a time to celebrate the care, patience, and commitment that mothers and mother figures show every day. At OUL, we also want to recognize the extra effort it can take to support a child with neurodiversity. Day to day, this often includes advocating at school, coordinating services, helping with homewor

⚠️ Disclaimer: OUL is not composed of medical or educational professionals. This article is for informational and educational purposes only. Please consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation. April is Autism Acceptance Month — and while the calendar has turned, the conversation doesn't stop here. It never really should. Over the past few years, the CCCBlog has been quietly building something. Article by article, we've put together a library of writ

This article is Part 3 of our Autism Awareness Month series. If you're just joining us, start with Part 1: Autism Looks Different in Every Child or jump back to Part 2: When Two Worlds Overlap. A note before we begin: OULDHH is a community, not a clinic. We are not doctors or specialists. We are people who care about the Deaf and neurodivergent community and want to share what we have learned. Please work with professionals who know your child for advice specific to your situ

Greetings and welcome to the OUL newsletter for APRIL! We are upgrading our newsletter to make it easy to scroll on the iPhone or laptop. We added Scroll Catalog links so you can jump into the section of newsletter that you want to see it fast. Invitation to Contribute to Our Next Newsletter We invite you to enrich our upcoming newsletter by sharing valuable content for our community. This could include insightful articles, helpful resources, or inspiring projects. Your cont

This article is Part 2 of our Autism Awareness Month series. If you're just joining us, start with Part 1: Autism Looks Different in Every Child . Disclaimer: OULDHH is not made up of medical or educational professionals. This article is for informational and educational purposes only. Please talk to a qualified healthcare provider, educational specialist, or advocate for guidance specific to your child's needs. Have you ever felt like something was being missed about your

April is Autism Awareness Month — and this year, we wanted to do something a little different. Instead of a single post, we put together a short series looking at autism through the lens of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community: what it looks like, why it's so often missed, and what families can do when they suspect something more is going on. This is Part 1 of 4. You don’t need to read them in order—each post can stand on its own—but the series builds over time. We’ll be pu

Autism awareness has come a long way — but awareness alone isn't enough. For our community, this topic is personal. Many Deaf and Hard of Hearing people are also autistic, and too often, their experiences sit at an intersection that mainstream autism conversations don't address. At OUL, we believe understanding autism means understanding the whole person — their communication style, their sensory world, their strengths, and the very real barriers they face. This article is a

Happy Easter from OUL! We’re wishing you a peaceful and joyful day. Whether you’re spending today with family, friends, your community, or enjoying some quiet time, we hope this Easter brings comfort, hope, and a refreshing start to the season ahead. Thank you for being part of OUL (Organization of Unique Learners) and for the support you give our community. We truly appreciate you. Wishing you good health, happiness, and many meaningful moments—today and always. Warmly, The

Hello Community, Today is World Autism Awareness Day (April 2). All month long, we’ll share short posts to help our community learn more about autism—what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can support one another. Autism Awareness Month is important because it helps us replace misunderstanding with understanding—and judgment with respect. Autism is a natural part of human neurodiversity. Autistic people may communicate, learn, and experience the world in different ways. Some p