Deaf Cruise Is Heading to Greenland and Iceland in 2027
If Iceland is on your travel list, 2027 has two Deaf community sailings worth knowing about. Heart Cruises, the company behind the Deaf Cruise® series, has announced two Greenland and Iceland itineraries for 2027, both aboard the Celebrity Silhouette. ASL interpreters are included on both the ship and shore excursions — no relay, no negotiating...
Gallaudet announces new Associate’s degree in Pre-Translation Studies
Launching this fall, Gallaudet’s new Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Pre-Translation Studies offers a new pathway for students who want to become sign language interpreters. Demand for interpreters is growing across the U.S., but there is a shortage of professionals with strong sign language...
VSU Hosts Immersive Deaf Deaf World Experience
VSU Hosts Immersive Deaf Deaf World Experience
Lessons for building a business from last year’s BisonTank winner
One year ago, Levi Wood had a business idea. Now, he has a booming business: Immersign, which lets clients book 30-minute Zoom sessions with “Deaf Buddies,” who are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), for conversation practice. Levi Wood is one of the Buddies featured...
Deafness reversed: One injection restores hearing in just weeks
Deafness reversed: One injection restores hearing in just weeks
Gallaudet rallies to take down Immaculata in United East quarterfinals, 3-1
IMMACULATA, Pa. – The Gallaudet University men's volleyball team is moving on in the 2026 United East Men's Volleyball Tournament after a thrilling come-from-behind 3-1 victory over the Mighty Macs from Immaculata University on Wednesday night in the quarterfinal round.
History’s mysteries: the Gallaudet Archives as family history
Look at your family photos. Do you remember where each photo was taken? In what year? With whom? Did Uncle George and Aunt Jane get married before or after a tree fell on the family car? As you review more photos you begin to assemble...
How Bison Mentors help students navigate the Gallaudet herd
When Keaobaka Dabutha arrived at Gallaudet in 2022, he was matched with junior mentors Celso Martinez, '24, and Micah Fields '24. " Both Celso and Micah supported me and motivated me to be myself, to build relationships, and to just go try different things," says...
NAD Headquarters Update – 4/2/2026, by NAD HQ Staff
Open embedded content from YouTube English translation: Dr. Bobbie Beth Scoggins, Interim CEO: Hello, I want to give a summary and update of what’s happening at NAD Headquarters. I’m going to turn this over to my staff members, so they can each share what they’r
Chair Yoga for Strength, Balance, and Relaxation
Webinar Description: Chair Yoga for Strength, Balance & Relaxation is a gentle, accessible yoga session designed to support overall wellness for adults of all abilities. Using a chair for support, this class focuses on simple movements and stretches to improve strength, balan
Alumni Linda Hatrak Cundy is a tireless community advocate
Linda Hatrak Cundy, ’74, is one of several worthy alumni and community advocates who will be honored at this year’s Gallaudet University Alumni Association (GUAA) Charter Day Awards ceremony. In recognition of her service, she will receive the Above and Beyond Volunteer Award in honor...
“Deaf Gain” authors reflect on why Deaf Gain is more important than ever
Deaf and hard of hearing people have always known that being deaf or hard of hearing gives them unique strengths and perspectives. The concept is now widely known as Deaf Gain, but the belief has existed for hundreds of years. In 1779, a deaf man...
Deafblind UK Chair receives OBE from the Princess Royal
Robert Nolan, the Chair of Deafblind UK, was this week (31 March) presented with his OBE by the Princess Royal at Windor Castle for services to people living with deafblindness. ... Read more The post Deafblind UK Chair receives OBE from the Princess Royal first appeared on Deafb
NAD Headquarters Update – 4/2/2026
English translation: Dr. Bobbie Beth Scoggins, Interim CEO: Hello, I want to give a summary and update of what’s happening at NAD Headquarters. I’m going to turn this over to my staff members, so they can each share what they’re doing for NAD and for our community. Dr. Marla Hatrak, Educational Policy Consultant: Hello, I’ve... Read more »
Stacey Shah: Hearing parents of deaf children should never be pushed away from Sign Language (BSL)
I started a petition to ensure that hearing parents of deaf children are given balanced, evidence based information – including […]
No Time to Wait
Back to Latest Updates Research No Time to Wait: Why Australians Regret Delaying Hearing Aids Hearing loss often creeps in quietly. This story looks at why many Australians wait years before getting help, and why so many wish they acted earlier. Image: Hearing Loss article.png He
New Sensory Partnership to Strengthen Advocacy
Back to Latest Updates Partnership New Sensory Partnership to Strengthen Advocacy A coordinated national effort to elevate the voices of Australians with sensory disability. Image: Sensory Partnership Australia.png Deafness Forum Australia, Deaf Australia, Deafblind Australia, Bl
Not a Prank. New Name. Same Us.
April 2026 Issue 1 Sean Forbes Drops “Confidence” This Friday 20 Years in the Making Sean Forbes releases his new single and music video “Confidence” on April 3, 2026. The drop marks two decades of music video work from one of the Deaf community’s most recognized artists. Read more... VV Underground is coming to Indianapolis! www.vvunderground.com And the Pins Are the New Passport VV Underground’s second annual festival lands in Indianapolis on August 21–22, 2026, and if the first VV Fest in...
Rain shortens first game for Gallaudet against Notre Dame (Md.), second game rescheduled
WASHINGTON – The Gallaudet University softball team dropped a rain-shortened conference game on Wednesday against Notre Dame of Maryland University as the Gators led 8-2 in the fifth inning when the game was called at the GU Softball Complex.
Gallaudet rolls past LBC, posts third shutout of season
LANCASTER, Pa. – Gallaudet University's women's flag football team continued its dominant 2026 campaign here Wednesday with a 41-0 shutout of Lancaster Bible College in a non-conference contest.
LSUA Continuing ED offers American Sign Language course - WNTZ-TV FOX 48
LSUA Continuing ED offers American Sign Language course WNTZ-TV FOX 48
Guide and Haptics for Persons with Deafblindness in Spanish
As part of the Global Education Campaign for Persons with Deafblindness led by DbI, we share the “Guide and Haptics for Persons with Deafblindness”, a valuable resource that promotes communication, orientation, and participation in community life. This material introduces practic