Samika Agarwal

Samika Agarwal is a high school student interested in medicine, biomedical research, accessibility, and emergency communication. Through ASL for Responders, she raises awareness about communication barriers faced by Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals during emergencies and advocates for more inclusive first-response systems.

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Emergency Responders Need Basic ASL Training

During an emergency, communication can determine whether a person receives fast and appropriate help. For Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, communication barriers can make an already frightening situation more dangerous. Emergency…

By Samika Agarwal · October 14, 2026 · 1 minute read

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