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An interactive ASL database
Four researchers have worked with a team of deaf scientists and software engineers to create the ASL-LEX database. The free and...
Apr 1, 20221 min read


Troy Kotsur talks about CODA, cochlear implants, when he decided to become an actor, and more
Academy Award winner Tory Kotsur sat down with Variety to discuss the award and his views on a number of subjects of interest to the Deaf...
Mar 31, 20221 min read


CODA wins three Oscars including Best Picture!
CODA picked up awards for Best Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor. Siân Heder's CODA script has won the Oscar for Best...
Mar 27, 20222 min read


Utah’s only master’s program for ASL eliminated
Utah State University has cut the only ASL Master’s program for teaching American Sign Language in the state. image from KSL-TV video...
Feb 10, 20221 min read


Lawsuit: Tennessee discriminates against Deaf People
Disability Rights Tennessee is suing the state alleging discrimination against people who are deaf. image from Disability Rights...
Feb 1, 20221 min read


Deaf teen publishes her own American Sign Language book
A high school senior decided to write her own book after not seeing herself—a person of color—represented in sign language books. Khyiana...
Jan 18, 20221 min read


Woman signs wedding vows for groom’s deaf parents
Kelsey Kulick says she wanted to sign her vows out of respect for her parents-in-law. ABC's Good Morning America posted a video of the...
Jan 11, 20221 min read


ASL Prof charged with sexual battery and abduction of a student
William R. Atwell, who is deaf and teaches American Sign Language in Virginia is out on bail and due back in court on Jan. 25. image:...
Dec 2, 20211 min read


Interest in learning ASL on the increase
There has been more than a 250% spike in searches for "learn sign language for beginners" this year, according to Preply. Researchers...
Nov 11, 20211 min read


To baby brains, language is language, whether signed or spoken
New research shows that it is experiencing language and not sounds that helps with brain development. Some parents of deaf children have...
Oct 27, 20211 min read


Austin begins offering ASL Emergency Alerts
Austin and Travis County now have a system to send emergency alerts in American Sign Language. image from Deaf Link video They are...
Oct 8, 20211 min read


Deaf West performs ASL Version of Calum Scott song
Singer Calum Scott has created an ASL video of his single 'Biblical' with help from Deaf West Theatre. The song first appeared in June,...
Sep 1, 20211 min read


There’s More to the ASL Performances in CODA Than Nonsigners Realize
A recent episode of the Slate podcast Culture Gabfest discussed the film CODA and the significance of having deaf actors take lead roles....
Aug 19, 20211 min read


Marlee Matlin to star in new TV show
Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin will star in a new NBC comedy, which she will also executive produce. Matlin will play the head of a...
Aug 2, 20211 min read


Mural honors deaf, hard-of-hearing community
A new mural in downtown Rockford, Illinois is designed to recognize the large deaf community in the city. Image from the Rockford Area...
Jul 20, 20211 min read


What Matters in a Name Sign?
The New York Times looks at the origins of name signs in Deaf culture in a new article--in particular the sign name given to Vice...
Jul 16, 20211 min read


Recent college grad pens kid's book about a deaf child
Shay Abigail just graduated with a degree in ASL from Lamar Univeristy. She is author of a new book called My Name is Maya and KBMT-TV...
Jul 2, 20211 min read


A Family Shares ASL
Zach is a Deaf dad and documents his life adventures with his wife Courtney and daughter Madison online. Watch the video below from Good...
Jun 24, 20211 min read


Apple offers new ASL service
Apple is launching a new service called SignTime. Customers can use it to communicate with AppleCare directly on their web browsers using...
May 26, 20211 min read


Deaf Students to Sign to Astronauts in Orbit
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station will sign with deaf students tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10:40 am, Eastern. You can watch...
May 18, 20211 min read