How the Port Authority is helping the deaf navigate its labyrinthine terminals
How the Port Authority is helping the deaf navigate its labyrinthine terminals
Stagetext secures funding to expand captioned theatre across the UK
A deaf-led access charity, Stagetext, has secured £183,356 from the Creative Foundations Fund, part of the government’s Arts Everywhere Fund, […]
Apple TV documentary, ‘Deaf President Now!’ Is a recipient of a Television Academy Honor
Apple TV documentary, ‘Deaf President Now!’ Is a recipient of a Television Academy Honor
SCAC adds Gallaudet as football affiliate; retains automatic bid to NCAA championships
SUWANEE, Ga. — The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) today announced that Gallaudet University (Washington, D.C.) has accepted affiliate membership in football, effective with the 2026 season. The addition keeps the league's football membership at six and satisfies NCAA Division III requirements for the SCAC and its champion to receive an automatic qualifier (AQ) in football. The SCAC last earned an AQ in football in 2011.
Manchester's iconic Deaf Institute to host next month's Fifth Floor Fest • News
Manchester's iconic Deaf Institute to host next month's Fifth Floor Fest • News
Beyond Sound: Deaf History Month
Beyond Sound: Deaf History Month
Bison drop conference doubleheader to Penn St.-Abington
WASHINGTON - On a hot, sunny Wednesday in the nation's capital, Gallaudet University hosted Penn State Abington for a United East softball doubleheader at the GU Softball Complex. The visiting Nittany Lions defeated the Bison 6-1 and 8-0 (five innings).
DIBF World Referee Clinic Successfully Held in Washington, D.C. from 7-12 April 2026
The Deaf International Basketball Federation (DIBF) proudly hosted its World Referee Clinic from April 7–12, 2026, featuring both 3x3 and 5x5 basketball programs. The clinics brought together referees from around the world for an intensive and rewarding development experience. The 3x3 clinic included eight referees and was led by Glenn Tuitt , a FIBA 3x3 Instructor. Participants received specialized training focused on the unique pace, positioning, and rules of the 3x3 game. 3x3 Clinic The...
Gov. Hochul announces American Sign Language now included in New York's language access law
Gov. Hochul announces American Sign Language now included in New York's language access law
How National ASL Day Came to Be
April 15 isn’t just a date on the calendar. It’s the anniversary of the moment that made ASL possible. National ASL Day is observed on April 15 because it marks the anniversary of the opening of the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut in 1817 — the first lasting school for the Deaf...
Where Gallaudet stands at the intersection of sign language and artificial intelligence
What does the future hold for sign language and artificial intelligence? No one knows for sure, but at the inaugural SLxAI Summit in Boston this week, a group of researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs is trying to ensure that emerging technologies benefit Deaf and hard of...
FY 2027 RID Renewal
Membership Renewal Open Now! It’s time to renew your RID membership! To ensure a smooth and hassle-free renewal process, we’ve created a handy step-by-step RID membership renewal checklist. Don’t wait—renew today to continue enjoying exclusive benefits, resources, and professiona
Big Ocean returns to NYC, amplifying voices beyond the stage and meets NYPD’s deaf and CODA community
Big Ocean returns to NYC, amplifying voices beyond the stage and meets NYPD’s deaf and CODA community
Meet the new BDA Youth Committee
We are thrilled to introduce the newest faces of the British Deaf Association (BDA) Youth Committee
As major cancer prevention project winds down, center’s efforts to save lives ramp up
A patient is presented with a series of documents in dense English text. A rushed doctor may or may not explain how a preventive screening will benefit her health. Finance and insurance details aren’t quite adding up. Feelings of frustration and anxiety cause the patient...
Hearing loss and dementia
Hearing loss is common as we get older. Recently, research has shown a connection between hearing loss and other aspects of health, including dementia, but the connection is not yet fully understood. Having hearing loss does not mean you will necessarily develop dementia. The ris
Deaf wins 2026 LUX Audience Award
Deaf wins 2026 LUX Audience Award
Access to Work Scheme
If you're deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, an Access to Work grant could help pay for assistive devices or communication support at work. What Access to Work is Access to Work is a government scheme that can pay for adjustments to help you get into or stay in work, if you hav
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Valdosta State University hosts an immersive Deaf Deaf World event to teach sign language
Valdosta State University hosts an immersive Deaf Deaf World event to teach sign language
Deaf West Theatre Announces World Premiere Musical Elephant Shoes
Deaf West Theatre will premiere Elephant Shoes, an original musical about love and communication technology, at Two River Theater in June 2026.
ASL Arizona Total Immersion Opens Summer 2026 Registration
ASL Arizona Total Immersion has opened registration for its five-day no-voice program in Scottsdale this June. The intensive retreat welcomes participants from beginning to advanced levels.
New research highlights widespread failings of Access to Work
New research released today by RNID and DeafATW shows the scale of the problems with Access to Work, a Government scheme which provides accessible workplace support. Despite aiming to remove barriers to employment, the scheme is increasingly falling short for people who are deaf
Access to Work cap: Without an interpreter, I struggle significantly
Tomasz, 40, works for his local council in London and relies on a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter for key parts of his job. However, the restrictions on Access to Work funding limit the number of hours of support he receives, meaning he can’t always carry out the responsi
ENT in Cayman Performs First Cochlear Implant in the Cayman Islands at Health City
ENT in Cayman Performs First Cochlear Implant in the Cayman Islands at Health City
In 1958, NASA recruited 11 Deaf men to test how zero gravity affects humans
In 1958, NASA recruited 11 Deaf men to test how zero gravity affects humans
The School of Communication Science and Disorders’ Impact on Deaf Communities
The School of Communication Science and Disorders’ Impact on Deaf Communities
Tournament Relocation from Bahrain
According to the Bahrain Deaf Sports Federation, a decision on relocating the tournament from Bahrain is planned for April.The 2026 World Daf Futsal Championship ...