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- May 24, 2023
- 1 min
On this date in 1889, Laura Bridgman died
About 20 years before Helen Keller’s education, Laura Bridgman became first deaf-blind American to gain a significant education in the...
- Jan 19, 2023
- 1 min
Deaf-Blind artist finds his true voice through his sculptures
Tony Giordano expresses himself through copper art. image from CBS News York video Giordano was born deaf, and four years ago diabetes...
- Jan 1, 2023
- 1 min
Barbara Walters' most memorable interview
Barbara Walters, who passed away Friday, singled out her most memorable interview as the one with Bob Smithdas—who was deaf-blind. Bob...
- Apr 28, 2022
- 1 min
SCOTUS: Deaf-Blind Woman Cannot Get Emotional-Distress damages
Jane Cummings sued a Texas physical therapy service for failing to provide her with an ASL interpreter in 2016 but the Supreme Court...
- Sep 1, 2021
- 1 min
Deaf Woman's case to go before the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether a deaf woman can sue for emotional distress damages after not being provided an interpreter....
- Jul 20, 2021
- 1 min
Deaf-blind Paralympian quits Team USA to make a statement
Six-time Paralympic medalist Becca Meyers, who has three gold medals, is not gong to compete in the 2021 Tokyo games. Team USA told the...