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 about deaf people, made by deaf filmmakers. The Story of Local Champions The log line mentioned on the all-deaf sports drama’s official website keeps it simple. “An all-deaf high school […]
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The transition from your home to a college dorm can be a little scary and confusing, but it’s not all bad. Whether you will be attending college soon, or you’re a current college student, here’s some advice about dorm life for someone with hearing loss. 4 tips for living in a dorm with hearing loss
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Deaf Mexican Americans are a minority that lacks representation in Deaf education and in Mexican communities in the United States. Yet, they hold a unique place within the Deaf community and bring valuable cultural perspectives. Cultural Challenges for Deaf Mexican Americans Cultural challenges for Deaf Mexican Americans are apparent when it comes to education. Many
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Visiting any kind of doctor for a child can be daunting, but an audiology appointment is nothing to be nervous about! Whether your child has been seeing an audiologist since birth, or new to hearing loss, there are a few consistent things to expect at a child’s audiology appointment. Your first audiology appointment If you
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My boyfriend and I both have hearing loss. I’ve talked about dating with hearing loss in the past – the pros, the challenges, how it’s different than maybe being in a “hearing” relationship – but now, after being in the relationship for three years, I’ve found a few things that make it easier. For example:
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Living with any disability comes with a particular set of challenges, many of which are immediately obvious. It also comes with costs and challenges, that are not so obvious. Here in South Africa, different groups of people experience a “tax” due to the effects of apartheid. Not a literal economic tax, but rather a “tax”
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Sign language, in all its nearly 300 forms, is still excluded from auto-translation software and apps. However, new and developing technology will help rectify this. Here are some ways to learn sign language with artificial intelligence (AI). Fingerspelling XYZ With a brand new game using machine learning to teach you American Sign Language (ASL), Fingerspelling
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Deaf golfer Langston Frazier was born with hearing loss in both ears. Now he’s one of the newest members of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA). Golf Experience Langston Frazier golfing story began between the ages of nine and 10, when he was introduced to an initiative called First Tee, in Bowie, Maryland. First Tee turned
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Marvel’s “Eternals” is being released in November, with the first deaf superhero played by Lauren Ridloff. The actress recently spoke about the movie. She said we need more inclusive films to inspire disabled communities around the world. Important Role photo by Marc J. Franklin If you watched “The Sound of Metal,” you might recall the gentle
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