"Switched at Birth" is a television drama series that aired on ABC Family from 2011 to 2017. The show follows two teenage girls, Bay Kennish and Daphne Vasquez, who discover they were accidentally switched at birth in the hospital. This revelation leads to a complex exploration of identity, family dynamics, and the challenges of growing up in different environments. The series highlights the impact of the switch on both families, the Kennish family, who are affluent and hearing, and the Vasquez family, who are working-class and have a deaf member. The show also addresses issues related to deaf culture and communication, as Daphne is deaf and uses sign language.