Your Journalism Matters
DeafMonitor exists to elevate the voices that cover the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. We don't replace your work — we amplify it, driving readers back to your publication where they belong. Our hope is that this platform inspires a new wave of Deaf journalism around the world, and we're here to hold it all together in one place.
Every article on DeafMonitor links directly to its original source. We believe the publishers who create Deaf-focused journalism deserve more visibility, more readers, and more recognition — not less. Your bylines stay intact. Your readers find their way to you.
Visibility
Your stories appear alongside trusted Deaf news sources, reaching an engaged audience that cares deeply about these topics.
Traffic
Every card, every reader modal, every recommendation links back to your site. We send readers to you — that's the whole point.
Attribution
Your publication name is prominently displayed on every article card, in the reader view, and in our recommendation engine.
Getting on DeafMonitor
DeafMonitor aggregates content from RSS feeds, Google News, and direct publisher partnerships. Here's how your publication can appear:
Submit Your Feed
Share your website URL and RSS feed below. Our team reviews every submission within 48 hours.
We Add Your Source
Once approved, your articles begin appearing in DeafMonitor's live feed, categorized and geo-tagged automatically.
Readers Discover You
Your stories reach thousands of engaged readers in the Deaf community who click through to read the full article on your site.
What We Look For
DeafMonitor curates content relevant to the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. We welcome publishers covering:
- Deaf news and current events — local, national, and international coverage
- ASL and sign language — education, resources, linguistics, and culture
- Deaf sports — Gallaudet athletics, Deaflympics, Deaf community leagues
- Accessibility and technology — hearing aids, cochlear implants, captioning, assistive tech
- Advocacy and legislation — ADA, disability rights, policy changes
- Education — Deaf schools, universities, programs, and research
- Health and wellness — audiology, mental health, healthcare access
- Deaf culture and community — arts, events, stories, heritage
- Employment — job opportunities, workplace accessibility, career development
Optimize Your Presence on DeafMonitor
The better your site's metadata, the better your articles look on DeafMonitor. These standards help your content shine with rich thumbnails, accurate descriptions, and proper categorization.
Thumbnail Images (og:image)
The single most impactful thing you can do. Articles with compelling images get 3-5x more engagement on DeafMonitor. Without an og:image, your article shows a generic placeholder.
- Minimum 1200x630px — landscape orientation works best for card thumbnails
- Avoid logos or text-heavy images — photography and illustrations perform best
- Use HTTPS URLs — mixed content (HTTP images on HTTPS pages) may not display
- Unique per article — don't reuse the same generic image across all posts
Meta Description
This appears as the article summary on DeafMonitor. Write it like a compelling hook — 120-160 characters that make readers want to click through.
RSS Feed
A clean RSS/Atom feed is the fastest way to get your content indexed. Most CMS platforms (WordPress, Ghost, Substack) generate these automatically.
- Include full content or substantial excerpts — title-only feeds limit what we can display
- Include published dates — helps us sort your content chronologically
- Include author names — we credit bylines when available
Full Metadata Checklist
Essential
og:image — Article thumbnail
og:title — Article headline
og:description — Summary text
og:url — Canonical article URL
Recommended
og:site_name — Your publication name
article:published_time — ISO 8601 date
article:author — Writer name
twitter:image — Fallback thumbnail
Get Featured on DeafMonitor
Tell us about your publication and we'll review it for inclusion. We respond to every submission, typically within 48 hours.
Publishers We're Proud to Feature
DeafMonitor is a Deaf news aggregator that features trusted sources across the Deaf community, including university newsrooms, advocacy organizations, regional Deaf publications, and major outlets covering disability and accessibility. Readers looking for the best deaf news websites are sent to your original reporting, not a copy of it.
If you see your publication on DeafMonitor and want to update how your content appears, optimize your metadata, or discuss a partnership, reach out to us at [email protected].
Publisher FAQ
- Does DeafMonitor copy my content? — No. We aggregate and link to your original articles. Every card, every reader view, and every recommendation drives readers back to your site as the original source.
- Can I remove my content? — Of course. Email us at [email protected] and we'll remove your publication within 24 hours. No questions asked.
- Do I need to be a Deaf-focused publication? — Not exclusively. We feature any article relevant to the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community, even from general outlets.
- Is there a cost? — Inclusion on DeafMonitor is completely free. We may offer premium placement options for organizations in the future.
- How quickly do articles appear? — RSS-based sources update every 30 minutes. Google News sources update hourly. Direct API partners can update in near real-time.
- Can I see analytics? — We're building publisher dashboards as part of our partner program. Contact us if you'd like early access.