Catalleya Storm, Author at Hearing Like Me

June 17, 2022

Published by Catalleya Storm at June 17, 2022

ASL story on ‘Stories from the Stage’

For the first time, "Stories from the Stage," a television series that invites storytellers from around the world to share extraordinary tales of what it means to be human, aired a story in American Sign Language (ASL).

May 30, 2022

Published by Catalleya Storm at May 30, 2022

Five ways to observe National Save Your Hearing Day

In the United States of America, tomorrow is National Save Your Hearing Day! What is “National Save Your Hearing Day,” and how can you observe it? Hearing Like Me is […]

April 15, 2022

Published by Catalleya Storm at April 15, 2022

Snapchat gets new ASL fingerspelling feature

The Deafengers have done it again! The Deafengers, a team of deaf and hard of hearing engineers at Snapchat, have spearheaded a fingerspelling feature on the social media platform that […]

December 22, 2021

Published by Catalleya Storm at December 22, 2021

‘Squid Game’ exposes issue with English vs English CC

There has been a lot of talk over English vs English CC thanks to the Netflix series “Squid Game.” What is the difference between the two? How does this impact […]

November 19, 2021

Published by Catalleya Storm at November 19, 2021

Deaf authors and writers to read and follow

As a deaf writer, I love reading the many works by deaf and hard-of-hearing authors. Here is a curated list of some of my favorite deaf authors, both past and […]

September 22, 2021

Published by Catalleya Storm at September 22, 2021

Learn some things about sign language

This month we’re celebrating Deaf Awareness Month, an initiative of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), which corresponds with International Week of the Deaf People 2021. Today, Sept. 22, […]

April 30, 2021

Published by Catalleya Storm at April 30, 2021

Famous deaf black individuals you should know about

There are so many talented Black Deaf people to know. From directors and actors, to baseball players to bloggers, each has made an impact on the world.

April 14, 2021

Published by Catalleya Storm at April 14, 2021

Google Chrome adds live captions in push for accessibility

Google Chrome is the latest platform to get an accessibility update, allowing users to add captions directly to their screens when using audio and video.

April 7, 2021

Published by Catalleya Storm at April 7, 2021

Introducing the first deaf Black character in a video game

The gaming world now has an achievement unlocked. The first deaf Black character has been cast in a video game!

March 31, 2021

Published by Catalleya Storm at March 31, 2021

Bulgaria officially recognizes sign language

A law has been passed in Bulgaria which officially recognizes sign language.

March 10, 2021

Published by Catalleya Storm at March 10, 2021

‘ASL Bae’: Get to know Black ASL interpreter Billy Sanders

Black sign language interpreter Billy Sanders interpreted for D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser during the January riots. He's gone viral and has a mission.

February 1, 2021

Published by Catalleya Storm at February 1, 2021

Accessible emergency services around the world

What if you can't pick up the phone in an emergency? Hearing Like Me looks at what some countries are doing to make emergency services accessible.

January 11, 2021

history of closed captioning Emerson Romero

Published by Catalleya Storm at January 11, 2021

Emerson Romero, pioneer of closed captioning

The history of closed captioning can be tracked back to Emerson Romero, a deaf silent film actor, who sought a change in films.

December 9, 2020

Published by Catalleya Storm at December 9, 2020

U.S. employment rights for people with hearing loss

This year has been a hard one. The worldwide pandemic has put many out of work and increased the struggle to make ends meet. During this time, job security is […]

November 23, 2020

Published by Catalleya Storm at November 23, 2020

A look at some deaf artists around the world

“If we are to preserve culture we must continue to create it.” – Johan Huizinga Art is the glue that holds a culture together. This is true in the deaf […]

November 2, 2020

Published by Catalleya Storm at November 2, 2020

Why sign language should be an official language

An estimated 1% of the total population is born Deaf, and most likely, learns and speaks a signed language. But with more than 200 versions of sign language worldwide, there is […]

October 7, 2020

Published by Catalleya Storm at October 7, 2020

How to watch the U.S. debates with sign language

Access to information is important. Here's how people with hearing loss can watch the U.S. Presidential debates with sign language.

October 5, 2020

Published by Catalleya Storm at October 5, 2020

ASL interpreters now mandatory for U.S. COVID briefings

Effective October 1, all announcements around coronavirus taking place on White House grounds must have ASL interpreters for COVID briefings.

September 30, 2020

Published by Catalleya Storm at September 30, 2020

A brief history of Black Deaf people in America

The history of Black Deaf people in America have largely been overlooked or simply not recorded, includin Black American Sign Language.

September 28, 2020

Published by Catalleya Storm at September 28, 2020

Deaf Fun Facts You Need to Know

In celebration of Deaf Awareness Month this September, we’ve gathered a list of some of the most interesting Deaf Fun Facts for you to know. Have you ever played trivia […]