Destiny O’Connor and Rob Koch, CNCF DHCF WG | KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2023

November 13, 2023

The CNCF and Linux Foundation’s commitment to inclusivity is evident as they actively prioritize accessibility for the hearing-impaired community within their events like KubeCon and CloudNativeCon. The interview features leaders, Rob and Destiny, representing the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, emphasizing the importance of providing tools, resources and support to advance tech careers for this segment. The discussion covers the challenges faced by deaf individuals in the tech industry, the mission of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing working group, and initiatives like DeafKidsCode.org, to introduce coding early. The interview reflects the organizations’ genuine effort to create an inclusive environment and promote awareness about the capabilities of the hearing-impaired in the tech field.

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