09/25/2026
September is Deaf Awareness Month and there is no better way to celebrate than spotlighting trailblazer Marlee Matlin.
As a champion for the Deaf community, Marlee Matlin fought to make closed captions accessible to all and has continued to advocate for Deaf stories and experiences throughout her career. As the first Deaf performer to win an Oscar, Matlin propelled the community forward and showed the world that Deaf people belong in the spotlight, on our screens, and in every space they choose to enter.
This month we are celebrating Marlee Matlin and every Deaf person who is saying no to stereotypes and are breaking down barriers.