Looking Back: A Deaf Woman Extolls the Importance of Family in Language Access

Stacy Abrams shares how her family’s determination to learn and use sign language in rural Arkansas set her and her sister up for success. Her story highlights how early ASL access, deaf mentors, and family-centered programs shaped her identity and professional life—and continue to empower families today.

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