Past Event · September 19, 2026
Hands in Motion, Silent Voices
Welcome to Our World.
Challenging Audism. Building an Accessible Future.
About the Experience
One Evening, a Different Perspective
Every day, millions of Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals navigate a world designed primarily for hearing people. Conversations continue without captions. Announcements are made without visual access. Moments of connection are missed — not because people don’t care, but because they don’t realize the barriers exist.
Hands in Motion, Silent Voices was created to change that perspective.
For one evening, we invited members of the hearing community to step into an experience where spoken communication was intentionally limited. Through guided activities and shared experiences, guests communicated differently — relying on visual cues, facial expressions, gestures, written communication, and one another.
It was never an attempt to recreate what it means to be Deaf. No single evening can do that. Instead, it was an invitation to experience communication from a different perspective — to slow down, observe, connect, and better understand the everyday challenges and remarkable strengths of the Deaf community.
Featured Presenters
The Voices Behind the Evening
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Aarron Loggins
Deaf King International
Actor · Author · International Performer · Super Bowl LIII ASL Performer
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Brandy Mimms
Professional Deaf Dancer
Founder & Artistic Director, LWYEDT & Deaf Pulse Performing Arts
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Brent Borden
38+ Years Teaching American Sign Language
Understanding begins with empathy.
Empathy begins with experience.
For one evening, communication felt different. Guests relied on eye contact instead of sound. Patience instead of assumption. Connection instead of convenience.
Many discovered that meaningful communication has never depended on hearing. It has always depended on understanding.
Evening Highlights
Moments That Mattered
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Deaf and hearing guests connecting with one another
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The interpreting team working together and supporting each other
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Guests fully engaged in every presentation and performance
A Guest’s Story
Jessica, an ASL interpreting student, shared how inspired she was watching the interpreters work together and support one another. She also shared that her husband, who has a stutter, felt seen at the event in a way he had never experienced before.
What People Said
Kind Words
The Victoria Opera House described the program as “impressive and memorable,” recognizing the strength of the presenters and program we brought together.
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“Thanks so much for bringing your inspiration to life in the opera house!”
Baltimore Downtown Restoration -
“It was amazing.”
Brandy Mimms, Presenter -
“Salute 💯✔️”
Aarron Loggins, Presenter
Photos from the Evening
More Than One Label
Brandy Mimms shares a message about being more than one label, with an ASL interpreter signing alongside her.
The Invitation Continues
Accessibility isn’t just about the Deaf community. It’s about creating a world where everyone has the opportunity to connect. Want to bring an experience like this to your organization or community?
Where Connection Speaks Louder Than Words.