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November 9, 2020

Published by Danielle Guth at November 9, 2020

Is ‘Deaf U’ good for the deaf community?

Last month, Netflix released a reality show called “Deaf U,” which was produced by Deaf actor and model Nyle DiMarco. The producer and staff had the goal of increasing awareness […]

October 9, 2020

Published by Ashley Derrington at October 9, 2020

‘Deaf U’ on Netflix follows Gallaudet University students

"Deaf U" chronicles a group of Deaf and hard of hearing students at Gallaudet University as they navigate their daily lives while preparing for post-graduate life.

July 17, 2020

Nyle DiMarco's new comedy series to be released on Spectrum

Published by Ashley Derrington at July 17, 2020

Nyle DiMarco creates comedy series about Deaf culture

Deaf actor and activist Nyle DiMarco's new comedy series is in the works will air on Spectrum. This series will revolve around his life experiences.

March 6, 2020

Published by Kirsten Brackett at March 6, 2020

Nyle DiMarco’s “Love is Blind” parody is perfectly relatable

Deaf activist and model Nyle DiMarco recently posted a video on Twitter and Instagram that is a humorous deaf "Love is Blind" parody.

August 30, 2019

Published by Editorial Staff at August 30, 2019

Audible to release captions for audiobooks

Another form of media that hasn't been accessible to the deaf community is audiobooks. Soon captions for audiobooks will be available thanks to Audible.

August 13, 2019

Published by Editorial Staff at August 13, 2019

Nyle DiMarco spreads deaf awareness on TV show ‘What Would You Do?’

Have you ever faced discrimination in a public place just because of your hearing loss? After several discriminatory acts made it into the news headlines recently, Deaf activist and model […]

March 5, 2018

Published by Editorial Staff at March 5, 2018

‘The Silent Child’ wins Oscar for Live Action Short Film

'The Silent Child' wins an Oscar for Live Action Short Film. The groundbreaking short film written is based on the stories of many deaf children around the world without access to proper language or education.

February 26, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at February 26, 2018

Nyle DiMarco calls for better captioning in cinemas after screening of ‘Black Panther’

Deaf model and activist Nyle DiMarco took to Twitter to express his frustrations of not being able to access a subtitled cinema showing. After walking out of a screening of […]

January 16, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at January 16, 2018

Nyle DiMarco’s twin brother, Nico, proves Deaf can DJ

The twin brother of Deaf model Nyle DiMarco proves his passions by pursing dream of being a DJ with hearing loss.

May 30, 2017

Published by Kirsten Brackett at May 30, 2017

Nyle Marco: ‘What Foxx did on Fallon made our struggle that much harder’

The incident occurred during "The Tonight Show," when Jamie Foxx used pretend sign language with host Jimmy Fallon.

May 25, 2016

Published by Jill von Büren at May 25, 2016

Deaf model wins “Dancing with the Stars”

Nyle DiMarco, a deaf model who rose to fame when he was crowned “America’s Next Top Model,” once again proved that not only can Deaf people do anything, but they can […]

March 22, 2016

deaf tallent Nyle DiMarco dancing with the stars

Published by Jill von Büren at March 22, 2016

#DeafTalent model Nyle DiMarco wows on Dancing with the Stars

He may not be able to hear the words to the song, but Nyle DiMarco, the most recent winner of America’s Next Top Model, hit the dance floor on Monday […]

December 11, 2015

Published by Editorial Staff at December 11, 2015

America’s Deaf Top Model and Deafness’ “Cultural Moment”

Deaf man wins America's Next Top Model, Broadway musicals and Santas turn to sign language