Watch the Presidential Debate in ASL
Deaf News Today The first debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden takes place this evening (Tues., Sept. 29) starting at 9 pm, Eastern at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. Fox News anchor Chris Wallace is the moderator. Watch it live in ASL on the DPAN.tv Facebook page and the DPAN website.  DPAN stands for Deaf Professional Artists Netw...
Tue, Sep 29 2020 · 16 hours ago

On this date... 29 years ago
Deaf News Today On Sept 26, 1991, a major TV show debuted that—for the first time—featured a deaf or hard of hearing actor in a lead role. The NBC police drama Reasonable Doubts ran from 1991–1993 and starred Academy-Award winner Marlee Matlin as Tess Kaufman, a prosecutor who fought for the rights of the accused. She portrayed a lawyer who happened to be deaf—instead of jus...
Tue, Sep 29 2020 · 17 hours ago

20 years ago today: Murder at Gallaudet
Deaf News Today It was on this day (Sept 27)  in 2000 that Joseph Mesa, Jr. beat Eric Plunkett to death in his Gallaudet dorm room. The killing put the school in a state of panic, with some students withdrawing from the school rather than living in a situation where they knew a murderer was living among them. The terror came to an end in February of the next year when Mesa turned ...
Sun, Sep 27 2020

Profile of a School Counselor
Deaf News Today Cookie Brand explains in this video from the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes, how she became a school counselor at the Kerugoya School for the Deaf in Kenya. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Sat, Sep 26 2020

Judge: White House Must include Sign Language interpreters...
Deaf News Today The White House must provide sign language interpreters at briefings related to COVID-19, a federal judge has ruled. The Trump administration has the choice of either putting an interpreter physically near the speaker or by putting an interpreter, located elsewhere, within the frame. DC District Court Judge James Boasberg wrote: The National Association of the Deaf...
Thu, Sep 24 2020

Deaf U Trailer
Deaf News Today Back in July we told you abot a new Netflix documentary called Deaf U that debuts on Oct. 9. Netflix has just released a new trailer for the show. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Thu, Sep 24 2020

New Zoom Accessibility options
Deaf News Today Zoom added some accessibility options today to its video-conference software that will help ASL interpreters. Users can now pin and spotlight multiple video screens at a time--that way someone signing can be pinned alongside the speaker so they are always in view. In the grid view, users can rearrange video windows so that the interpreter is on the screen wherever the...
Wed, Sep 23 2020

Railroad failed to accommodate deaf conductor
Deaf News Today A federal appeals court is unanimously overturning a lower court ruling and reinstating the claim of a deaf train conductor. The lawsuit of Mark Mlsna said Union Pacific Railroad Company did not reasonably accommodate him. Union Pacific had given Mlsna a hearing test which he did not pass without his hearing aids and the company rejected his custom-made hearing protec...
Wed, Sep 23 2020

Deaf U on Netflix
Deaf News Today Deaf U will debut on Netflix three weeks from today (Oct. 9). It is part of a series called 7 Incredible Real Stories The docuseries follows Gallaudet students through their daily life. Here is the trailer: Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Fri, Sep 18 2020

On this day in History.. the first deaf Miss America
Deaf News Today On this date (Sept. 17) in 1994, Heather Whitestone of Alabama became the first deaf Miss America. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Thu, Sep 17 2020

History's Deaf Astronomer
Deaf News Today On this date (Sept 17) in 1764, John Goodricke was born in the Netherlands, though he lived most of his life in England. Goodricke only survived to the age of 21, but the deaf astronomer made a major impact on his field. Working with Edward Pigott, Goodricke learned to measure the variation of light coming from stars. This would eventually lead astronomers to figure o...
Thu, Sep 17 2020

This Day in History: The 1st deaf player in the NFL
Deaf News Today Bonnie Sloan in the NFL On this day (Sept. 16) in 1973, the first deaf player ran onto the field for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Philadelphia Eagles. Bonnie Sloan played in four games at defensive tackle and only lasted one season, because of knee injuries, but he had made his mark at the age of 25. The 6-foot-5, 260-pounder was a 10th-round draft pick out of...
Wed, Sep 16 2020

Deaf Poet Sahera Khan
Deaf News Today Deaf poet Sahera Khan invites viewers behind the scenes of making her video BSL poem Hurts Me followed by a reading of the poem with voiceover is provided by Kuli Kohli. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Wed, Sep 16 2020

Deaf students at Arizona school: virtual with obstacles
Deaf News Today Sequoia Deaf School in Mesa, Arizona has more than 50 students in grades K through 12 and is offering them distant learning starting next month. KTAR radio news takes a look at some of the issues they face here. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Tue, Sep 15 2020

UBC to offer ASL for credit
Deaf News Today The University of British Columbia will offer the university's first accredited American Sign Language course for credit. It will be taught by Nigel Howard, an adjunct professor in linguistics at UBC. Read more at Global News. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Mon, Sep 14 2020

Judge: White House may have to include interpreters at...
Deaf News Today The White House may have to provide ASL interpretation at its televised news briefings on the coronavirus pandemic, a federal judge has ruled. The National Association of the Deaf filed a lawsuit over the issue on behalf of five deaf people. A hearing next Thursday will deal with the issue of how to implement the order.  The US government had argued that ASL interp...
Fri, Sep 11 2020

The Gazes of Novice & Native Signers are Different
Deaf News Today If it seems like a beginner and fluent signers are looking in different places when they watch someone use ASL—you are right. Eye movement indicates how well a person can understand sign language, according to a new study. The study comes out of the Center for Sensory, Perceptual, and Cognitive Ecology (SPaCE Center) at the NTID (National Technical Institute for the...
Thu, Sep 10 2020

What the U.S. civil rights fight and Deaf history have in...
Deaf News Today Mission Network News spoke with Mark Sorenson of DOOR International abot injustices faced by the Deaf community in the US. Sorenson says: The Black struggle for civil rights has really had an impact on the Deaf community in many ways throughout the years. Actually, the push for Black freedom and equality began America’s journey towards becoming a true democracy. T...
Thu, Sep 10 2020

Network to Promote Deaf-Led Sign Language Research
Deaf News Today Gallaudet University is looking for ways to promote Deaf-led research and innovation in sign language technology. The school is launching a professional network to support this type of research. The network is called CREST, which stands for Cultivating Research and Equity in Sign-related Technology. The National Science Foundation is providing funding and founded by M...
Wed, Sep 09 2020

Virtual Learning Brings Extra Challenges For Blind or Deaf...
Deaf News Today Video cueing and sign language interpretation are being offered for online classes for deaf students, according to all local school districts surveyed by NBC4 in the Washington, DC-area. “For the more than 3,000 blind or deaf students who will be attending public schools (in the DC-area) virtually this fall, distance learning creates an added complication for those ...
Wed, Sep 09 2020

Lou Brock's special friendship with young deaf girl
Deaf News Today Baseball Hall-of-Famer Lou Brock passed away Sunday at the age of 81. He left behind many good memories—especially for a young deaf girl he met years ago. KSDK-TV has a video report below. Or read the story here. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Tue, Sep 08 2020

DC’s first Deaf-owned-and-operated restaurant opens
Deaf News Today The opening of a Washington, DC location for Mozzeria Pizza has created some buzz in the nation's capital.  WDCW-TV has a video report below or read the story here. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Tue, Sep 08 2020

Deaf prosecutor has long fought for justice
Deaf News Today A homicide prosecutor in the Orange County District Attorney's office, was driven to help others after nothing happened when she was raped as a child. Janine Madera was left deaf, in part, to the abuse she suffered. She told the Orange County Register that this is one of the reasons she now advocates for those who have no voice:  I didn’t get my day in court. Nobo...
Mon, Sep 07 2020

Deaf-owned pizzeria opens near Gally
Deaf News Today The deaf-owned pizzeria Mozzeria, is opening a location in Washington, D.C. this weekend. The new outlet will be close to the campus of Gallaudet University. Mozzeria founders Melody and Russ Stein met while they were students at Gallaudet. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Sat, Sep 05 2020

The challenges faced by the deaf during the pandemic
Deaf News Today NBC-6 in Miami takes a look in a video report at the challenges faced by the deaf during the pandemic https://bit.ly/3i0cCEa #deaf Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Fri, Sep 04 2020

Service Animal Rules
Deaf News Today What are the rules for service animals? Seattle's KING-5 has a video report (or read the story here). Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Wed, Sep 02 2020

ASL & Implants
Deaf News Today A professor of deaf education and a researcher at the University of Tennessee make their case for why they believe sign language is vital for all deaf babies, regardless of cochlear implant plans here. Kimberly Wolbers and Leala Holcomb write:  It is a misconception that learning sign language hinders spoken language development for implanted children. Research show...
Tue, Sep 01 2020

Mask project for deaf community in Boston
Deaf News Today Boston Lyric Opera is working with its costume shop partner, CostumeWorks, to producer clear-front face masks for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. The effort is getting funding from the city of Boston. More than 1,800 masks will be made and donated or sold at a discount. Read more about it in the Boston Herald here. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Sat, Aug 29 2020

Why people are protesting at MSD
Deaf News Today The Fredrick News-Post takes a look at why parents and alumni are protesting at the Maryland School for the Deaf in a story you can read here. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Sat, Aug 29 2020

Protesters gather at Deaf School
Deaf News Today Protesters gathered yesterday at the Maryland School for the Deaf calling for superintendent James Tucker to be fired. The group calls themselves the Maryland School for the Deaf Survivors. The group posted some video of the gathering on their Facebook page.   Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Fri, Aug 28 2020

Deaf & Blind school adopting to state health measures
Deaf News Today The Montana School for the Deaf and Blind is adapting to masks and social distancing during the fall term. KRTV has two video reports below or read the story here. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Thu, Aug 27 2020

White House responds to lawsuit calling for terps at...
Deaf News Today The White House is rejecting calls for it to provide on-screen ASL interpretation of its COVID-19 briefings. The National Association of the Deaf filed a lawsuit over interpreters and Justice Department lawyers responded with claims that basically say, it is just too inconvenient to includes interpreters—the briefing room is small, it is hard to move the podium, ma...
Thu, Aug 27 2020

Deaf students in Wichita
Deaf News Today KSN-TV takes a look at how remote learning will impact the more than 50 deaf and hard of hearing students in Wichita public schools. Watch the video report below or read the story here. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Wed, Aug 26 2020

Kansas deaf community pushes for access
Deaf News Today The pandemic has made it all the more apparent that the deaf community often lack access to information, education amid pandemic. The Emporia Gazette takes a look at this struggle in Kansas here. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Tue, Aug 25 2020

What inspires an Australian deaf-blind artist to paint
Deaf News Today Australia deaf-blind Artist Joseph Formosa uses a camera and large computer screen to sketch sea creatures he finds along the Port Stephens beach. The Australian Broadcasting Company has a video report on what inspires Formosa's creativity. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Sun, Aug 23 2020

Fall plans for the Arkansas School for the Deaf
Deaf News Today The superintendent of the Arkansas School for the Deaf says her school is ready to open on Monday (Aug 24). Students are moving back on campus this weekend. You can see her ASL video below and a video report from KARK-TV or read the story here. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Sun, Aug 23 2020

Cochlear earnings fall after litigation loss
Deaf News Today The largest cochlear implant maker, Cochlear Ltd, saw its earnings fall after losing a patent lawsuit in the U.S. The coronavirus pandemic also hurt the company's revenue for the year. The Australian company reported a net loss of more than $283 million for 2019-20 after reporting a profit of $276 million the previous year. The patent litigation was filed by the Alfr...
Wed, Aug 19 2020

Making the BLM more accessible for the deaf
Deaf News Today CBS News takes a look at how the deaf Black community is impacted by police who are abusive. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Tue, Aug 18 2020

Deaf TikToker educates her 860K followers
Deaf News Today image from TicTok Chrissy Marshall’s TicTok feed, ChrissyCantHearYou, has more than 860,000 followers. The deaf social media influencer told InTheKnow:  I use social media to reach millions of people and educate them about the deaf community, access, ASL, as well as provide them with resources and a place accommodating to learn and grow with each other. Rea...
Wed, Aug 12 2020

TSS preparing for fall classes
Deaf News Today The Texas School for the Deaf is getting ready to start classes online. Watch the video report below from FOX-7 or read the story here. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Tue, Aug 11 2020

Deaf community in Calif wants terps to remain independent
Deaf News Today There's a bill in the California legislature that could have a big impact on sign language interpreters in the state. KFSN-TV in Fresno has a video report or you can read the story here. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Tue, Aug 11 2020

Lawsuit: Include ASL in White House Briefings
Deaf News Today Five deaf Americans are suing the White House with the help of The National Association of the Deaf in an attempt to force President Donald Trump ASL interpreters at his Covid-19 briefings. CEO Howard Rosenblum says: Deaf and hard of hearing Americans deserve the same access to information from the White House and the President that everyone else gets. Such inf...
Tue, Aug 04 2020

Change to Netflix playback coming
Deaf News Today The National Association of the Deaf is applauding Netflix for its plan to allow users to speed up or slow down videos. The feature will also slowdown captions which would help people who might prefer the captions at a slightly slower speed.  Read more about the change here. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Sun, Aug 02 2020

A drama based on DPN!
Deaf News Today A drama is planned based on the book Deaf President Now! The 1988 Revolution at Gallaudet University. The book, written by John Christiansen and Sharon Barnartt, tells the story of what happened the week of protests at Gallaudet when the students and supporters rallied for eight days around the cry for the school to have a deaf president. The untitled show is an ef...
Sun, Aug 02 2020

Meet America's top sign language news reporter
Deaf News Today The Daily Moth, which offers news in ASL, has more than 200,000 Facebook followers.  The Christian Science Monitor spoke with Alex Abenchuchan about his successful 5-year-old online channel. Watch the video below or read the transcript here. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Sat, Aug 01 2020

Happy Birthday, Bob Hiltermann!
Deaf News Today from BobHiltermann.com Deaf since the age of 4, Bob Hiltermann was born on this day (August 1, 1952) in Germany, the tenth of eleven children born. A bout with meningitis left him deaf but he wasn't diagnosed until the age of ten. Hiltermann learned ASL while attending Gallaudet University in Washington, DC and later formed MuSign (a Signing/Mime company). He acted w...
Sat, Aug 01 2020

YouTube is ending its community captions feature
Deaf News Today YouTube will discontinue its community captions Sept. 28. It allowed viewers to add subtitles but YouTube says it wasn't used enough. “You can still use your own captions, automatic captions and third-party tools and services,” YouTube said in an update on its help page here.  An online petition asking Google to change the decision has gotten more than 90,000 sig...
Fri, Jul 31 2020

The Kentucky Deaf School will start its year online
Deaf News Today The Kentucky School for Blind and Kentucky School for the Deaf says it will start year online. The Kentucky Department of Education approved the plan which means the Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville will begin instruction on August 24. At least the first six weeks of classes will be held online. A decision about the rest of the semester will be decided in Octo...
Thu, Jul 30 2020

Marlee Matlin Implores Hiring of More Deaf Actors
Deaf News Today Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin is working to recognize the talents of deaf and disabled actors as they struggle for work in Hollywood. She talks about it in this New York Times video. Read More at DeafNewsToday.com
Mon, Jul 27 2020

On this date: The ADA was signed into law
Deaf News Today It was on this day (July 26, 1990) that President George H.W. Bush signed the American Disability Act into law. Senator Tom Harkin says the ADA law was inspired by his deaf brother. The Iowa Democrat says watching his brother, Frank, struggle against social barriers motivated him to push the ADA bill through the U.S. Congress. The law prohibits private employers, stat...
Sun, Jul 26 2020