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sign language

starbucks for the deaf and hard of hearing

Starbucks to open first U.S. location designed for the deaf and hard of hearing

The store will be staffed entirely by people fluent in ASL.

On Jul 20, 2018 by Alex Dalbey

IRL
teen helps blind deaf man

This California teen’s decision to help a blind, deaf man on a plane is an inspiration

The kids are alright.

On Jun 24, 2018 by Stacey Ritzen

Internet Culture IRL
Hurricane Irma sign language

This Hurricane Irma sign language interpreter has people furious

Apparently, he only knew these few words.

On Sep 16, 2017 by Bryan Rolli

IRL

The tech industry can do better when it comes to the Deaf community

Technology can help the hard of hearing, but it too often misses the mark.

On May 27, 2016 by Morgan Leahy

Internet Culture Via

Woman performs incredible sign language version of Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’

Time to lose yourself.

On May 30, 2015 by Audra Schroeder

Streaming

Samsung taught this man’s neighbors sign language for an emotional ad

He never expected this.

On Mar 10, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture Parsec

Baseball mascot has a pleasant surprise for a young deaf fan

On May 24 Hunter Samworth attended a baseball game in Dayton, Ohio, that he'll never forget.

On Jun 4, 2014 by Fernando Alfonso III

IRL

A deaf dog who knows sign language found a forever home with a deaf owner

An older dog who is deaf captured the hearts of both the Nebraska humane society volunteer who trained her with simple sign language.

On May 12, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

IRL

This guy at the Mandela memorial was doing something, but it wasn’t sign language

The Independent has interviewed three sign language experts and the national director of the Deaf Federation of South Africa. 

On Dec 11, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III

Internet Culture News

Help these deaf performers get their ASL ‘Same Love’ video to Macklemore

“Our hope is that the members of the LGBTQ deaf community recognize that they have allies in this struggle.”

On Sep 5, 2013 by Cody Permenter

IRL

The Morning GIF: Sign of the Times

Lydia Calas remains the best thing to come out of any press conference on Hurricane Sandy.

On Oct 31, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

Streaming

Sign language interpreter’s expressions take off on Tumblr

Lydia Calas' expressive face is a sharp contrast to Mayor Michael Bloomberg's somber tone.

On Oct 30, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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