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Social justice
fromFortune
2 days ago

Meet an Oregon cafe where American Sign Language is the default way to order | Fortune

Woodstock Cafe in Portland uses American Sign Language as its primary language, creating a community hub and employment source for deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

On the brink of a clean sweep: Deaf Community basketball team dominates NYPD on the court | amNewYork

The Deaf Community Basketball team leads the NYPD 4-0 in a citywide tournament, strengthening ties between the police and the deaf community.
New York Giants
fromsyracuse
5 months ago

Fanatics just dropped New York Giants shirts in American Sign Language and they're selling fast

The NFL has launched American Sign Language T-shirts for all 32 teams to raise awareness for the deaf community.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

My Uber driver took me on a terrifying ride is $5 credit enough?

Uber's response to a serious safety incident involving a deaf passenger was inadequate, offering only a $5 credit after a disturbing experience.
#accessibility
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Spectrum introduces ASL interpreting services at stores in Bay Ridge, Park Slope and more * Brooklyn Paper

Spectrum launches virtual American Sign Language interpreting services at 20 stores, including 4 in Brooklyn, for deaf and hard of hearing customers.
fromWIRED
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

This Startup Has Created AI-Powered Signing Avatars for the Deaf

Silence Speaks aims to enable real-time sign language translation to improve accessibility for the deaf community.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
8 months ago

This Startup Has Created AI-Powered Signing Avatars for the Deaf

Silence Speaks aims to enable real-time sign language translation to improve accessibility for the deaf community.
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US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Deaf, mute and terrified: ICE arrests DACA recipient and ships him to Texas

Javier Diaz Santana, a deaf and mute immigrant, was arrested by ICE despite having legal permission to work in the U.S.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

The train carriage cafe where sign language is used

The Dialogue Express Cafe in Newham employs deaf and hard of hearing staff, promoting community inclusion through British Sign Language.
fromianVisits
5 months ago

Train carriage cafe opens near Stratford station, run by d/Deaf and hard of hearing staff

The Carpenters Dialogue Express Cafe opened its doors for the first time as a part of a meanwhile project for the estate, while regeneration of the area is underway.
London food
Gadgets
fromWIRED
6 months ago

These Transcribing Eyeglasses Put Subtitles on the World

TranscribeGlass provides real-time conversation transcription for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community using lightweight smart eyewear.
Women
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

A deaf mom shares her long journey to graduation in college commencement address

Kaitlyn McCormick, a deaf single mom, overcame significant challenges to deliver her commencement speech, inspiring others with her resilience and determination.
London
fromianVisits
8 months ago

Bricks, Hands, and History: Artists reclaim deaf identity at the Wellcome Collection

The exhibition critiques the 1880 Milan Conference's negative effects on deaf education and encourages reflection on sign language's importance.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 months ago

Toronto adaptation of 'The Little Prince' was written by and for the deaf community | CBC News

A Toronto theatre presents a deaf-adapted version of The Little Prince performed by a deaf cast.
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