(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — When Antonio “Toni” Heckstall arrived at Gallaudet University as a freshman in 2016, he quickly realized the transition would be challenging. The word “turbulent” best described his experience as he adjusted to the dynamics of a predominantly Deaf university. As a hard-of-hearing student with partial hearing loss, he was transitioning from mainstream […]
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Why Black fathers must speak up about autism
After his daughter was diagnosed with autism, one Black father found himself on a journey of advocacy, community building, and leadership. Now he’s calling for a cultural shift that centers support, policy change, and the voices of Black parents.