Aid the Silent, a nonprofit organization hoping to build a community for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and teens, is one of 100 community-nominated projects selected to participate in the 2023 Lowe’s Hometowns community impact program.

Although Deaf Awareness Month is coming to a close, the goal to spread awareness and create spaces for the deaf or hard-of-hearing continues.

Saturday morning’s run was a major fundraising effort for the group who aims to help deaf and hard of hearing children and teens. Although masks are a standard requirement, participants were encouraged to opt for clear masks to properly communicate with those who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. “You will notice there are so many clear masks and clear face shields (being worn by participants), and they are being intentional to show everyone is welcome,” Rudkin said. For more information on Aid the Silent’s mission and services offered to deaf or hard-of-hearing children and teens, click here. For more information on Aid the Silent’s clear face masks, click here.

So last night, I had this horrible confrontation where of course they kept changing the rules, so I don't understand what's happening, and it's not on the website. I'm sorry, but I'm deaf, what are you even saying? And I'm I'm deaf, you have to lower this for a short time and explain the rule, because it's not written, its not shown. They're being left and left in their own filth and left in clothes that have not been changed, have not been fed. So I can make an argument it's worse for people with disabilities right now.