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January 7, 2022

Published by melaniejayneashford at January 7, 2022

How sign language interpretation will change gaming

If you’ve ever wished video games had American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, it looks like your dreams have finally come true. Forza Horizon 5, a 2021 racing video game developed […]

November 29, 2021

Published by melaniejayneashford at November 29, 2021

Saving Hawai’i Sign Language from Extinction

For indigenous peoples like the Hawaiians, their unique sign languages are crucial to their culture, despite the abundance of mainstream sign languages like American Sign Language (ASL). But the survival […]

October 20, 2021

Published by melaniejayneashford at October 20, 2021

The Deaf Perspective: On deaf poetry

With bestsellers deaf poetry collections like Deaf Republic selling thousands of copies and scooping awards, deaf poetry has never been more popular. If you throw in American Sign Language 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, […]

September 21, 2021

Published by Janna Cowper at September 21, 2021

Demonstrating sustainability in deaf leadership

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. 21, […]

August 9, 2021

Published by Beth Tingle at August 9, 2021

‘A Quiet Place II’: Deaf talent shines despite technical blunders

In “A Quiet Place II,” Abbott family returns in the long anticipated follow up to John Krasinski’s directional debut of “A Quiet Place,” and kicks off directly from where the […]

July 16, 2021

Published by Editorial Staff at July 16, 2021

BTS gives deaf people everywhere ‘Permission to Dance’

The South Korean boyband, BTS, have thrilled deaf and hard of hearing fans everywhere, by including hand gestures in their song, “Permission to Dance.”

July 2, 2021

Published by melaniejayneashford at July 2, 2021

How to learn sign language with AI

New and developing technology make it easier to learn sign language. Here are some ways to learn sign language with AI (artificial intelligence).

June 18, 2021

Published by Beth Tingle at June 18, 2021

Meet deaf archaeologist Amelia Dall

Amelia Dall is a 29-year-old deaf archaeologist who is changing the profession by making it more accessible to ASL-users.

June 2, 2021

Published by PR Hilton at June 2, 2021

Chella Man’s jewelry collection celebrates the beauty of being deaf

Deaf trans artist and activist Chella Man launched a new collaboration in March that celebrates the beauty of being deaf.

May 12, 2021

Published by PR Hilton at May 12, 2021

Marlee Matlin, Siân Heder star in ‘CODA’: a film about a child of deaf adults

“CODA,” a feature film about a hearing child of deaf parents, won several prizes at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. The coming-of-age story follows 17-year-old Ruby, played by Emilia Jones, […]

May 10, 2021

Published by PR Hilton at May 10, 2021

Religion gets increasingly accessible to the deaf community

Religion is becoming increasingly accessible to the deaf community. HearingLikeMe has curated some examples from around the globe.

February 26, 2021

Published by Isabella Candanosa at February 26, 2021

These deaf TikTokers are worth following

TikTok is now an active platform for d/Deaf and hard of hearing creators to share their content. Here are some deaf TikTokers worth following.

January 18, 2021

Published by PR Hilton at January 18, 2021

An interview with a signing NYPD officer

Police departments around the world could learn from the New York City Police Department when it comes to inclusivity. The NYPD is putting American Sign Language (ASL) signers on the […]

December 25, 2020

Published by PR Hilton at December 25, 2020

Christmas 2020 with hearing loss

Being deaf or hard of hearing can be tough at the best of times. And this time of year often has more challenges. If you’re not careful, it can become […]

December 14, 2020

Published by PR Hilton at December 14, 2020

Sign language Starbucks drive-through video goes viral

Many companies struggle to understand the need for inclusivity when it comes to clients and customers. Starbucks, though, is one company that continuously shows up for the deaf and hard […]

December 4, 2020

Published by Stu Nunnery at December 4, 2020

Disney+ to launch new series with deaf superhero

Disney+ has announced a new series based on the Marvel Comics character, Hawkeye, who is a deaf superhero and will wear hearing aids.

October 21, 2020

Published by Editorial Staff at October 21, 2020

How the Deaf community are preserving Auslan

Did you know there are an estimated 300 different types of sign language around the world? Sign language is not restricted to one single form. Rather, we have different sign […]

July 10, 2020

Published by Sofia Sans at July 10, 2020

Deaf Poetry: Expanding the horizons of poetic expression

The Deaf community has its own rich tapestry of visual wordplay, including written and visual and visual vernacular poetry.

May 29, 2020

how to teach your deaf baby sign language

Published by Beth Leipholtz at May 29, 2020

How I am teaching my deaf baby sign language

Prior to giving birth to my son Cooper, who has profound hearing loss, I only knew a few signs. I decided to teach my deaf baby (and myself) sign language.