THE
CADENCE
FOUNDATION
Educating inclusivity.
Who Are We?
The Cadence Foundation is a youth-led organization dedicated to promoting American Sign Language education and creating more inclusive spaces for individuals with hearing impairments across Delaware.
The Problem
Communication barriers between the deaf and the hearing.
Countries that don't recognize sign language as an official language
79%
Difference in annual income
14%
Difference in graduation rate
20%
Difference in employment rate
27%
Universities without ASL Majors
99%
Businesses that fail to meet ADA requirements
76%
U.S. citizens who can speak ASL
<1%
So, what's our solution?
Education
Advocacy
Outreach
Teach basic American Sign Language to Delaware Residents through one-on-one lessons and online curricula.
Reach out to legislators to advocate for greater enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Help small businesses become more educated on ways they can increase accessible communication with the deafblind community.
The three pillars of our organization.
The impact?
Over the past three years,
we have taught American Sign Language to
202
employees
FROM
55
small businesses
across the state of Delaware.
A huge, HUGE thank you to everyone
who has supported our mission!
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October Spotlight!
This month, these six small businesses successfully completed our 2026 Workplace Inclusivity Certification Course!
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SKI BUM
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SNAP CUSTOM PIZZA
FUNTIVITY ARCADE
02
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SANTA FE MEXICAN GRILL
05
NEWARK NATURAL FOODS
ROOTED
06
Meet the Founders!
Cadence was created in 2024 by three high school students passionate about making a difference in their community.
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President
Eesha Sagiraju
Hey everyone! I founded Cadence to address the lack of conversations about ASL within my community. I believe that by promoting advocacy and education, we can bridge the communication gap once and for all.
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My Favorites!
Artist: SZA
Sport: Archery
Season: Winter
Color: Lavender
Show: All of Us Are Dead
Movie: Everything, Everywhere, All At Once
Midnight Snack: Cheerios
Quote: “I'd rather regret the things I've done than regret the things I haven't done.” -Lucille Ball
Vice President
Isabella Mendoza
Hello everyone! I started Cadence because our differences should never be a reason for societal exclusion. Nothing is more important than making sure each and every person feels seen, valued, and heard.
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My Favorites!
Artist: Mitski
Sport: Crew
Season: Fall
Color: Green
Show: I Am Not Okay With This
Movie: Society of the Snow
Midnight Snack: Barbeque Chips
Quote: "Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon." -Paul Brandt
Outreach Director
Alekhya Veeramachineni
Hey guys! As someone who loves learning different languages, I understand the importance of making sure every voice feels heard and empowered. Joining Cadence gave me the opportunity to be part of that mission!
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My Favorites!
Artist: Mac DeMarco
Sport: Crew
Season: Fall
Color: Red
Show: Grey's Anatomy
Movie: The Secret of Moonacre
Midnight Snack: Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Bars
Quote: “Do not let making a living prevent you from making a life.” -John Wooden
Contact Us!
We will respond within 24 hours!