deaf representation Archives

September 3, 2021

Published by Mineli Goswami at September 3, 2021

Nyle DiMarco, other deaf actors to star in sports drama ‘Flash Before the Bang’

The latest in the roster of films about the deaf community is "Flash Before the Bang." The all-deaf sports drama builds on a true story.

March 2, 2020

hearing loss inspired hearing loss inspired a career in entertainment

Published by Ashley Derrington at March 2, 2020

How my hearing loss inspired a career in entertainment

The world of TV and film has always been incredibly captivating to me. My hearing loss inspired me to pursue a career in entertainment.

October 31, 2019

Published by Editorial Staff at October 31, 2019

The hearing aid emoji is here!

The long-awaited hearing aid emoji is finally here! The hearing aid emoji, a person signing “deaf” and other disability emojis were released yesterday.

September 26, 2019

Published by Ashley McGoey at September 26, 2019

Deaf representation is lacking. This is why it matters

We consume different forms of media and entertainment, which his affects our place in the world from a young age, especially when we don’t see people like ourselves represented. As […]

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