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The Deaf community shares a rich culture and identity.
Explore ASL, Deaf history, and perspectives that connect and shape our community.
Cochlear implants are often presented as a straightforward solution to “hearing loss” by medical professionals. But it’s a harder conversation within the Deaf community. We initially thought they’d eradicate our culture and language. It was a hot-button issue. The Deaf…
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Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy/Gallaudet University Collection Who Were the Gallaudet Eleven—and Why Did NASA Study Them? In the late 1950s and early 1960s, during the early days of the U.S. space program, eleven Deaf men were recruited to…
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Sign languages are not universal—they develop naturally within Deaf communities around the world. This often surprises people at first–even ASL students. But just like English, Spanish, or Japanese, sign languages develop naturally within communities. That means American Sign Language (ASL),…
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The new Deaf President Now! film is now streaming on Apple TV+. Co-directed and produced by Nyle DiMarco, this documentary gives the hearing world rare insight into what happened during that historic week in 1988, when Deaf people stood up…
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The Deaf President Now (DPN) movement remains one of the most powerful civil rights victories in American history. In March 1988, students at Gallaudet University, the world’s only liberal arts university for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students, sparked a week-long protest…
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Does the GBBO Deaf Baker go home in Week 4? Tasha has had quite a run so far, but does has the Star Baker curse reared it’s ugly head? Spoilers ahead! On your marks, get set.. BAKE! Warning: this article…
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GBBO’s Deaf Baker made it through the first round with the rigor of Cake week. But how does she stack up against the competition for biscuits and bread? Weeks 2 and 3 takeaways ahead! On your marks, get set.. BAKE!…
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GBBO welcomes a Deaf Baker this season! Will the inclusion of a Deaf Baker mess with the Great British Bakeoff’s recipe for success in their treatment of disabilities? Week 1 spoilers ahead – let’s tuck in! Warning this article contains…
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The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) gets a Deaf baker – will it be powerful Deaf representation or a lost opportunity? On you marks, get set.. BAKE! The Great British Bake Off is BACK this week with a brand new…
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The right thing for Deaf children – what is it? Parents want what’s best, but knowing what that is can be a challenge. Most Deaf and hard of hearing children are born to parents with typical hearing – the majority…
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