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Apr 171 min read

Sign Language Pioneer Died two years ago today

Ursula Bellugi, the first to demonstrate that ASL is a true language, died at the age of 91, two years ago today (April 17, 2022)....

Feb 211 min read

On this date in 1875 a sports legend was born

Luther "Dummy" Taylor was born on this day (Feb. 21) in 1875. Luther Taylor, who was known as Dummy Taylor, played fo the San Francisco...

Apr 5, 20231 min read

Rescue team saves a deaf hiker

A deaf hiker was rescued from the Angeles National Service after he was injured from a fall. image from KCAL-TV video report The...

Mar 28, 20231 min read

Deaf basketball player at LA College making an impact

Kade West always has sign language interpreters at practices and games at Cerritos College. image from KCAL-TV video report KCAL-TV spoke...

Dec 30, 20221 min read

The Rose Parade Princess who is Deaf

The "royal court" of the 134th Rose Parade making history by including a "princess" who is deaf. image: Tournament of Roses Salia Baligh...

Oct 11, 20221 min read

Meet a Deaf Auctioneer

A San Francisco-area deaf auctioneer is using his talents to help raise thousands of dollars for cancer patients and their caregivers....

Jun 24, 20221 min read

Police share video showing car that killed deaf father in hit & run

Dmitry Putilov was biking in downtown Oakland with his young children last week when a speeding driver hit him with their car. image from...

May 12, 20221 min read

Calif. School District Called Out for Not Paying ASL Interpreters

A high school instructor in Stockton, California who is deaf says the public school district is not properly paying ASL interpreters for...

Feb 15, 20221 min read

Deaf Football Players Honored at Super Bowl

Four football players from the California School for the Deaf in Riverside were on the field at Sunday's Super Bowl for the coin toss....

Dec 21, 20211 min read

Kelly Clarkson Surprises Deaf Football Team

The Kelly Clarkson Show spent time yesterday with members of the football team from the California School for the Deaf, Riverside. image...

Nov 20, 20211 min read

Deaf School Wins its first Division Championship Football Game

The football team at the California School for the Deaf in Riverside won again last night. image from ABC-TV report The Riverside Cubs...

Sep 11, 20211 min read

San Diego teacher: Deaf at the airport on 9/11

Laura Kim was flying from from the DC area to San Diego to visit family on Sept. 11, 2001. image from KFMB-TV video Kim walked off her...

Jul 8, 20211 min read

Medical Group settles ADA complaint

Kaiser Permanente has settled a federal ADA complaint over failing to provide a qualified sign language interpreter or other reasonable...

Jun 3, 20211 min read

The Pandemic may have had an Immeasurable Impact on the Deaf

"Even as masks are coming off across the country, the past year may have already had an immeasurable impact on learning development."...

Apr 21, 20211 min read

UCLA adds ASL class for Dental students

The UCLA School of Dentistry has added a class on Deaf culture, Deaf history, and American Sign Language. The hope is that those...

Feb 15, 20211 min read

Nike Settles ADA Lawsuit

Cali Bunn has settled her lawsuit against Nike. (image: LinkedIn) Bunn has profound hearing loss and wanted to require the shoe maker to...

Dec 29, 20201 min read

All Californians will soon be able to text 911 for help

A 2021 law changes 911 contact options Every dispatch center in California must accept text message requests for help starting Friday...