Stephanie Nogueras She/Her
Deaf Actress, Advocate & Accessibility Champion
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Stephanie Nogueras is a Deaf actress, speaker, and advocate for authentic representation and accessibility in media and entertainment. She is best known for her work on television and film, where she brings Deaf characters and Deaf culture to life with depth, accuracy, and pride.
As a passionate advocate for inclusion, Stephanie uses her platform to challenge outdated narratives about disability and to push for greater visibility of Deaf and hard-of-hearing performers both on-screen and behind the scenes. Her work highlights the importance of accessibility, representation, and creating space for Deaf voices in all areas of storytelling.
Through speaking engagements, Stephanie shares her lived experience navigating the entertainment industry, the importance of authentic casting, and how organizations can build more inclusive environments. Her presentations are engaging, eye-opening, and focused on shifting mindsets around ability, communication, and equity.
Stephanie continues to inspire audiences by showing that accessibility and representation are not just values—they are essential to powerful storytelling and meaningful cultural change.
