Loni Friedmann
Accessibility Educator
Loni Friedmann is an accessibility educator and advocate dedicated to creating inclusive spaces for the DeafBlind community.
Featured in Forbes for her perspective on DeafBlind representation in media and highlighted by Buzzfeed for her work as an ASL tutor, Loni has also presented for major companies like Adobe and Netflix.
They’ve performed story signings for the City of Seattle and shared their expertise with small businesses and nonprofits.
Loni’s mission is to educate, inspire, and break down barriers to accessibility, fostering true inclusion for all.
 about loniÂ
Hi, I’m Loni Friedmann! I grew up in Elko, Nevada, where I was the only Deaf person my age in a mainstream school. I’m also the only Deaf person in my family. My mom was the one who stepped up—she learned sign language and became my biggest advocate, especially when it came to my education. Thanks to her support, I graduated with an advanced diploma and became the first in my family to graduate from both high school and college.
In 2011, I found out I’m DeafBlind. I’ll be honest—it took me a long time to accept it. I stayed in denial until 2019, when I finally started embracing this part of myself. That shift changed everything. In 2020, I started advocating for the Deaf and DeafBlind communities on Instagram.
The more I’ve learned about the inaccessibility and oppression the DeafBlind community faces—both from hearing and Deaf communities—the more driven I am to educate others. My goal is to break down the myths and stereotypes about DeafBlind people and to create more awareness about what inclusion really means.
TALKS
Accessibility Trainings
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Basic Social Media
60 minutes | $750.00
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Covers accessibility on all social media platforms
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Emphasizes clear video quality with captions properly framed
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Includes hands-on activities (adapted for in-person or online)
Website + Social Media
90 minutes | $1000.00
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Basic Social Media accessibly training
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Adds website accessibility: describing logos, images, and making your website readable for the DeafBlind community
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Emphasizes clear video quality with captions properly framed
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Full Accessibility Package
120 minutes | $1500.00
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Includes everything with basics and website accessibility training.
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Adds email/newsletter accessibility for DeafBlind subscribers\customers
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Covers captions, photo/video descriptions, transcriptions, and their differences
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Emphasizes clear video quality with captions properly framed
My Life as a DeafBlind Person Presentations
What? I'm DeafBlind?
60 minutes | $750.00
An introduction to my life as a DeafBlind individual, covering the basics of dual sensory loss and accessibility challenges in workplaces and public spaces.
Life Journey & Solutions!
90 minutes | $1000.00
A deeper look into DeafBlind experiences, focusing on accessibility barriers and practical solutions, plus how to create accessible social media content.
Embracing & Advocating as a DeafBlind Person
120 minutes | $1500.00
A comprehensive presentation on DeafBlind life, addressing accessibility challenges, and providing actionable strategies for inclusive social media, websites, and newsletters. Also covers fostering inclusivity for DeafBlind employees and customers.