Dennis in the Media
Explore essays, op-eds, interviews, and media features by Dennis V. Tran that center lived experience, intersectional identity, and the power of difference to drive meaningful change. Through outlets such as Cold Tea Collective, AsAm News , Voyage LA, The Mighty, Business Insider, SHRM, and more! Dennis amplifies underrepresented voices while addressing disability justice, neurodiversity, mental health, and the complexities of identity within the AANHPI community and beyond. Through his work he is committed to inclusive storytelling, advocacy, and reimagining what representation looks like in public discourse
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Cold Tea Collective

Dennis Tran, Author at Cold Tea Collective

Cold Tea Collective is a media outlet and multicultural marketing agency. Our mission is to empower the next generation of the Asian diaspora to live their most authentic and fulfilled lives through storytelling.

Dennis' Favorite Articles from Cold Tea Collective

Cold Tea Collective

Disability Pride: Redefining what it means to be disabled and Asian – Cold Tea Collective

10 disabled Pan-Asian changemakers are challenging what it means to take up space and reshaping the future. A Disability Pride Month 2025 special story.

Cold Tea Collective

Celebrating neurodiversity in Asian American communities – Cold Tea Collective

Celebrating neurodiversity in Asian American communities to break barriers, embrace identity, and build inclusive futures for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025 and beyond.

Cold Tea Collective

Breaking free from the model minority myth as a neurodivergent Vietnamese American – Cold Tea Collective

Dennis Tran reflects on his five-year journey of unmasking his late diagnosis of neurodivergence, in celebration of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month and Neurodiversity Pride Week. Was it because I lived in a low-income household? Was it because I became partially blind and disabled, living life with glaucoma? Was it because I grew up without a dad? Was it because I was raised by strong female figures such as my mother and grandma? Was it because I carry with me unidentified symptoms of comple

Disability Belongs™

Dennis Tran, Author at Disability Belongs™

Sam is a wheelchair user who is faced with the daunting task of making it onto a wheelchair ramp as she grapples with her inner thoughts.

QRKIEZ

My Journey with Self-Advocacy - QRKIEZ

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Peers.net Features

peers.net

Loneliness in a Social Media Culture

Living in a world that is increasingly shaped by digital connectivity, you would think that loneliness would be less of an issue. Yet, despite the countless apps and social platforms designed to bring people together, I often find myself feeling more isolated than ever. As someone who is partially blind due to glaucoma and unable to drive, my experience with loneliness is amplified, especially within the context of social media.

peers.net

Breaking the Silence

peers.net

Mental Health Hot Takes from our Peer Advisory Committee

The Mighty

Navigating My Complex Identity as an Asian-American With Invisible Disabilities

Dennis Tran explains why his identity is complicated as an Asian-American man with multiple invisible disabilities including blindness and autism.

linkedin

#neurodivergentvoices #queerandasian #autisticandproud #aanhpi #neuroqueer #lateidentified #disabilityjustice #healingthroughart #pulsebooklet #napafasa #intersectionalstorytelling… | Dennis Tran

I recently had the amazing opportunity to guest write and contribute to the latest issue of Pulse, a community booklet released by NAPAFASA (National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse) as part of their Healing HeARTS Community Art Fest event. 🎨 In this issue, I had the honored of sharing a deeply personal piece titled "Embracing My Neuroqueer Intersection as a Vietnamese American", a reflection on my late discovery of being autistic and ADHD, and what it means to also nav

open.substack.com

The Compounded Grief That Comes With Unmasking and Healing

By Dennis Tran


Dennis In the Press
Press mentions and features that reflect how Dennis V. Tran’s work, lived experience, and insights show up across media and public conversations. His perspectives have been featured in outlets such as Business Insider, LinkedIn, and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), highlighting topics including autism in the workplace, disability disclosure, and neurodiversity as an untapped source of talent. Dennis’ work and voice have also been recognized through interviews, industry features, and media databases such as Disability Belongings, 24/7 Press Release, and IMDb, showcasing his contributions to disability advocacy, inclusive storytelling, and representation. Learn more below.
Press Mentions & Features
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AsAmNews

Asian Americans facing ADHD and autism often overlooked – AsAmNews

Asian Americans with autism and ADHD can face late diagnoses because of cultural stigma and limited resources.

Business Insider

I worked in quality assurance for a software company with no tech background. My autism helped me gain the skills I needed for the job.

Dennis Tran says being autistic gave him an edge at breaking into a quality-assurance tech job without a degree.

Diversability

Living With Multiple Disabilities — Diversability

Living with one disability is often life-changing, but living with multiple disabilities can have an even deeper impact.

AsAmNews

Alice Wong shaped a generation of disabled Asian Americans – AsAmNews

From Disability Visibility to mentorship, Alice Wong’s legacy inspires disabled Asian Americans to embrace their identities and fight for justice

Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Stop Passing the Mic: Exploring Contradictions in Power Sharing | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

“Passing the mic” is a useful means to ensure that marginalized voices in an organization are heard. However, it’s not by itself enough to build collective power.

LinkedInEditors

#TrisTalksTopVoices Q&A: Dennis Tran

Tris Pharma talks to neuroinclusive and queer advocate Dennis Tran about creating inclusive environments that feel safe for diverse workplace cultures.

SHRM

To Disclose a Disability, Employees Need to Feel Safe at Work

"It would be so empowering if my disability is seen as a strength and not the only aspect of me."

Diversability

Six truths of delayed diagnosis and misdiagnosis — Diversability

Disabled people share their experiences of delayed and misdiagnosis. Delays in diagnosis and misdiagnosis can have devastating effects.

IMDb

Dennis Tran | Cinematographer, Editor

Known for: RespectAbility AAPI Heritage Month

Disability Belongs™

Interview with Dennis Tran - Disability Belongs™

As the Director of Partnerships at the Asian Americans with Disabilities Initiative, Dennis spoke about the organization's critical work.

24-7 Press Release Newswire

Blind and Low Vision Advocates Produce Inclusive Community Event Promoting Healthy Vision for a Health Future

September 29, 2022 -- Free eye screenings, eye health awareness activities and services for the blind and visually impaired community being offered at a Vision Fair at Cal State Los Angeles, Lot 5, on October 15, 2022.

Podcast Features
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Dennis V. Tran is a cultural and inclusion consultant, speaker, and storyteller whose work centers disability, neurodiversity, mental health, and intersectional identity. Through media consulting, speaking, and storytelling, Dennis brings lived experience and deep expertise to conversations about accessibility, representation, and belonging.
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