Marlee Matlin Shares Fascinating Reason She Works with a Male Voice Interpreter
In a podcast interview, Marlee Matlin explained how she met Jack Jason, her longtime ASL interpreter and producing partner, and why she works with a male voice interpreter: he is the messenger, she said, but she is the message.
Appeals court weighs lawsuit over White House sign language access
A three-judge D.C. Circuit panel heard the government's appeal in NAD v. Trump on Oct. 6. The Justice Department argued deaf plaintiffs have no right to sue under Section 504 to force live ASL interpretation at White House briefings; the NAD defended a 2025 order requiring it. No ruling yet.
She banked 108 sick days over 25 years at an NYC school for the Deaf. The city owed her $8,703 — and didn't pay up
She banked 108 sick days over 25 years at an NYC school for the Deaf. The city owed her $8,703 — and didn't pay up AOL.com
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 became deaf after contracting Scarlet Fever in 1856. "Lippitt created her own program and founded the Providence Day School for the Deaf in 1876. Her husband, Henry Lippitt, who had become governor in 1875, used his own influence to inspire the State to take over the administration of the school the following year." Read more here.
Dr Sally Austen: Deaf Awareness- Why are hearing people so bad at it? (BSL)
If you put ‘deaf awareness’ into google you can find plenty of lists of advice aimed at hearing people, that […]
EFHOH and EUD Launch New Report on Relay Services Across Europe
A new EFHOH and European Union of the Deaf report mapping relay services in 30 European countries found only 12 have a confirmed text relay service, and just 7 offer it around the clock for ordinary calls. The groups want binding EU rules in the proposed Digital Networks Act.
New York School for the Deaf Soccer - NFHS Network
New York School for the Deaf Soccer NFHS Network
Students at Rhode Island School for the Deaf Honor Pioneering Deaf RI Leader by Renaming Street
Students at the Rhode Island School for the Deaf got their street renamed from Corliss Park to Jeanie Lippitt Circle, honoring the deaf advocate who helped found the school. They petitioned their city councilor and testified at City Hall; the new signs went up Oct. 2 for the school's 150th anniversary.
Comeback effort falls short for GU in four sets at Penn State Harrisburg
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. – Gallaudet University battled back after dropping the first two sets Tuesday night but couldn't complete the comeback as Penn State Harrisburg remained unbeaten in United East women's volleyball play with a 3-1 victory inside the Capital Union Building.
Audit finds Arizona Schools for the Deaf and Blind failed to collect millions in potential revenue
A three-year forensic audit found ASDB failed to collect or recover more than $4.5 million in revenue, including Medicaid claims, with no evidence of fraud. AZPM also reports advocates' concerns about the Oro Valley relocation and lost residential options; the Auditor General will follow up in six months.
LIVE REVIEW: Split Chain @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester - Distorted Sound Magazine -
LIVE REVIEW: Split Chain @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester Distorted Sound Magazine -
Steelers receiver Michael Pittman Jr. holds flag football clinic at Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Steelers receiver Michael Pittman Jr. holds flag football clinic at Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf TribLIVE.com