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On this day in 1966
It was on this date (Nov 14) in 1966 that Congressman Hugh Carey announced that Rochester, New York, would be the site of a new college....
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Nov 5
What's the difference Between Deaf and Hard of Hearing?
According to Jamie Berke, the answer depends on who you ask and why. While the medical community has a specific physical definition,...
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Nov 3
Why Sign Language Was at one time Banned in America
For decades it was illegal to teach ASL in US schools. PBS explains why in this video.
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Nov 2
Six Years Ago: Kitty O'Neil Dies
Professional stuntwoman Kitty O'Neil died six years ago today (Nov. 2, 2018) from pneumonia at the age of 72. Among other things, the...
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Oct 21
5 Famous TV Shows and Movies Featuring ASL
Hollywood Insider's Alexa Sutherland picks her "top five favorite films and television where American Sign Language is heavily featured."...
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Oct 18
Celebrating and preserving Black American Sign Language
Black American Sign Language was born out of segregation. (Image from ABC video) ABC News’ Kyra Phillips has a video report on the...
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Oct 17
Getting to Know your hair cells
Hair cells play a critical role in our hearing. When they are damaged, doctors say they act like blades of grass. When someone walks on...
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Oct 9
Misconceptions about Deaf People
MentalFloss regularly offers videos in a series called "Misconceptions." In one episode, four members of the Deaf Community offered...
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Oct 7
The history behind RI School for the Deaf
The Rhode Island School for the Deaf was founded by Mary Ann Lippitt who was born on this date (Oct. 7) in the year 1823. Her daughter...
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Oct 4
Getting to Know Greg Hlibok
Greg Hlibok first entered the national spotlight when he was elected president of the Student Body Government at Gallaudet University...
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Oct 1
5 Common Myths of Cochlear Implants
Two members of the board of the American Cochlear Implant Alliance address what they consider myths about implants. Their five myths...
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Sep 26
On this date: The First Gallaudet University President Died
Edward Miner Gallaudet served as president (1864–1910) of the school that would become Gallaudet University. Edward was the youngest of...
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Sep 23
The Actress who played Nurse Ratched was a CODA
Louise Fletcher, best known for her role as Nurse Ratched in the 1975 classic One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, died on this date two...
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Sep 16
On this day 51 years ago: The 1st deaf player 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....
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Sep 4
The hidden history of “Hand Talk”
Long before American Sign Language, Native sign languages thrived in North America. Hand Talk would become a major influential on ASL's...
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