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Life for the deaf and hard of hearing (HOH) has changed significantly in the past half-century. Policy changes and new technologies have provided solutions for many, and yet some hurdles have stayed ...

“Under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” the Expo will address eight key thematic areas focused on global challenges, providing an exceptional platform for PNG to showcase its trade ...

People who are deaf can learn to talk. Some deaf people may choose not to communicate using the spoken word. Instead, they prefer to use American sign language (ASL), a nonverbal language.

The video, shared on TikTok in February under the username @deafcole, shows the pit bull Cole—who was born completely deaf—sleeping on a bean bag while at work at an elementary school ...

TV presenter Miquita Oliver has revealed her first childhood kiss was with ISIS Beatle Jihadi George - a high-profile terrorist whose heinous crimes sparked outrage across the world. The former ...

In March 1988, Gallaudet University experienced a watershed event that led to the appointment of the 124-year-old university’s first deaf president. Since then, Deaf President Now (DPN) has become ...

The Centre for Deaf Studies(CDS) in Trinity affords students the opportunity to develop insights into, and genuine appreciation for the culture, contributions, and contemporary issues related to deaf ...

Being hard of hearing shouldn’t restrict you from installing one of the best home security systems. Many include accessibility features for the deaf, such as text-based alerts, flashing lights, ...