Deaf News Today

03/01/2025

Deaf Customer Refused Service at Dunkin' Donuts Drive-Thru https://www.dailydot.com/news/dunkin-deaf-customer/

'Lawsuit immediately.'

03/01/2025

On this date (Jan 3) in 1879 Grace Coolidge was born. Grace Anna Goodhue is known to history as the wife of the 30th president, Calvin Coolidge. What many people don't know is that she was a teacher of the deaf. As the first lady, she worked hard to educate the public and invited Helen Keller to visit the White House. Helped by the President, Mrs. Collidge raised $2 million for the Clarke School for the Deaf. http://www.deafnewstoday.com/post/on-this-date-grace-coolidge-was-born-1

02/01/2025

UK student hopes to become first ever Deafblind person to climb Mount Everest https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2024-12-27/student-hopes-to-become-first-ever-deafblind-person-to-climb-mount-everest

Breaking news and analysis from across the UK and around the world. ITV provides video, audio, podcasts and headlines you can trust.

31/12/2024

Ian Berry became the first deaf man to walk to the South Pole on this day (Dec. 31) in 2009. The UK native dragged a sled across 112 miles of ice, raising more than $40K for the Nat Deaf Children's Society, reaching the pole on New Year's Eve (image: Kuno Lechner)

31/12/2024

Seattle Seahawks star picks deaf services program as his cause https://www.king5.com/article/features/dk-metcalf-champions-mental-health-services-deaf-hard-of-hearing/281-9a556f7b-62f2-46cc-a78d-8cd305a04443

Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf chose SOUND Behavioral Health's Deaf Services Program for "My Cause My Cleats 2024."

27/12/2024

The Washington Commanders gets its first-ever deaf Fan of the Year nominee https://www.commanders.com/news/i-m-not-just-representing-team-i-m-representing-the-deaf-community-dale-mccord-makes-history-with-2024-fan-of-the-year-selection

As the first-ever deaf Fan of the Year nominee, McCord is thrilled to have a spotlight shined on what it means for him to follow, engage with and love this sport.

27/12/2024

Deaf-owned and operated pizza shop near Gallaudet University is closing its doors https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/community/deaf-owned-pizza-shop-mozzeria-on-h-street-to-close/65-4220c5e4-9e20-4a63-9c34-0073c200d363

Though the lights may dim on H Street, representatives of Mozzeria’s say their mission will live on.

26/12/2024

Schoolgirl with hearing aids meets her 'superhero' Tasha Ghouri who is deaf https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/familyhealth/beautiful-moment-schoolgirl-with-hearing-aids-meets-her-superhero-tasha-ghouri/ar-AA1wrgjO

Agnes Ryder, who has a hearing impairment, got the ultimate opportunity to say a personal thank you to Tasha, who has helped her over a tough period recently.

26/12/2024

How a Kurdish teacher brought the Quran to deaf communities https://www.newarab.com/features/kurdish-educator-brings-quran-life-deaf-muslims

This historic achievement grants the deaf community the opportunity to study Islam's holiest text in a way once unimaginable.

25/12/2024

Pennsylvania granola business gives deaf students hands-on job experience https://www.wgal.com/article/lancaster-county-granola-business-gives-deaf-students-job-experience/63276040

Greta Fairbanks, who started Happiness is...Granola, decided her workspace would be only for those who use American Sign Language.

24/12/2024

Retired Gulf Shores principal continues work at Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind https://gulfcoastmedia.com/stories/retired-gulf-shores-principal-continues-work-at-alabama-institute-for-the-deaf-and-blind,245648 #//

Kyle McCartney has worked in education across the state of Alabama, including Gulf Shores Middle School, and has now returned to work the first years of his retirement at the Alabama Institute for …

22/12/2024

School uses British Sign Language in nativity https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgr14d58ydo

St Michael's primary school, Helston, has been teaching BSL to its students to use in its nativity.

22/12/2024

Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind support families with infants, toddlers https://www.ksl.com/article/51213093/utah-schools-for-the-deaf-and-the-blind-support-families-with-infants-toddlers-

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind have been providing services for babies from ages zero to 3 for close to 40 years, but not only for their students.

21/12/2024

You've heard of Helen Keller. But how about Laura Bridgman? She was born on this date in 1829. Bridgman became first deaf-blind American to gain a significant education in the English language http://www.deafnewstoday.com/post/on-this-date-in-1829-laura-bridgman-was-born

21/12/2024

Maryland’s first deaf community center is close to becoming a reality The $6.1 million facility in Frederick will serve 1.2 million deaf or hard-of-hearing residents in the state. https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/12/21/deaf-community-center-frederick-maryland/ (subscription required)

The yet-to-be-built center in Frederick will offer services that are hard to come by for the deaf and hard of hearing as well as a place for them to socialize.

20/12/2024

Deaf charities ‘dismayed’ as they were ‘not included’ in Wales BSL General Certificate of Secondary Education discussions https://liamodell.com/2024/12/19/wales-bsl-gcse-british-deaf-association-bda-ndcs-national-deaf-childrens-society-cymru-signature-sign-language-qualifications-welsh-government/

Two deaf charities have said they are “dismayed” not to have been included in discussions about a GCSE for British Sign Language (BSL) in Wales, which raised ‘challenges’ which later led to Qualifi…

19/12/2024

"A Kentucky hospital has agreed to pay more than $170,000 to settle an allegation it failed to provide proper assistance to a deaf woman during her pregnancy and delivery" https://www.aol.com/kentucky-hospital-pay-172-500-151338233.html

Federal authorities alleged the hospital violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by not providing an interpreter during delivery.

19/12/2024

PBS's FRONTLINE creates a ASL-interpreted videos to accompany their podcasts https://www.wgbh.org/foundation/highlights/2024-12-18/frontline-produces-its-first-asl-interpreted-podcast