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International Day of Sign Languages highlights accessibility and guarantee of rights www.gov.br

International Day of Sign Languages, observed on September 23, is more than a day to learn a few basic signs. It is a reminder of the role sign language plays in communication, education, access to services and the everyday independence of deaf people. This year, the day is…

These adaptations enable this insect to escape predatory fish by descending into oxygen-depleted waters more than 200 m below the surface. Laboratory experiments demonstrated that mature larvae’s air sacs can withstand pressures equivalent to depths exceeding 500 m. A key…
Fujieda City Sign Language Ordinance / Fujieda City Homepage city.fujieda.shizuoka.jp

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): To mark the International Day of Sign Languages, Free Press brings the inspiring stories of four extraordinary individuals from Bhopal who refused to let hearing and speech impairment define their boundaries. Through grit, family support and relentless…

Scottish community pharmacies are among sites where a new video remote interpreting (VRI) app — which provides live British Sign Language (BSL) translation — will be piloted. The app, which can be downloaded by patients, is part of the Scottish government-funded Contact…
No human rights without sign language rights newagebd.net

ASDB Superintendent Annette Reichman will retire in June 2028; the board hired Deaf-led Innivee Strategies to run a national search starting January 2027, with a hire expected in January 2028.
Serprosep strengthens training in Mexican Sign Language for assistance at Mexico City International Airport

This is the heartwarming moment a deaf woman breaks down in tears after hearing her own voice through a cochlear implant for the first time. Ryany Soares Linhares Marques, 18, laughed in disbelief before asking: “Is this my voice?” The emotional moment came as a doctor…
September 22, 2026 The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB) today announced a search for its next Superintendent, following the planned retirement of Superintendent Annette Reichman in June 2028. “It has been the privilege of my career to serve ASDB’s students, families, and staff, and to help build the strong community […]

Ebola response teams in DRC raise awareness among deaf africanews.com
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Studying mental health at Queen Mary, and listening to Deaf adults in Bangladesh qmul.ac.uk
HDFC MF Launches Indian Sign Language Platform fintechbiznews.com

UKZN graduate develops AI tool to bridge communication gap for South African Sign Language users vocfm.co.za
SCHEDULED THE FIRST ACCESSIBLE BROADCASTS OF COSTA NOROESTE TELEVISION FOR DEAF PEOPLE | Sanlúcar de Barrameda sanlucardebarrameda.es

Christopher Melenciano sets new world record in 100-meter race for deaf athletes dominicantoday.com

Deaf Action invites Edinburgh public to explore the city’s deaf history – The NEN The NEN

On Sign Language Day, an interpreter recalls a moment on stage with the President thehindu.com

Sports: Ntinda School for the Deaf gets new artificial turf NewVision.co.ug
The Burgos town of Silos will be the epicenter of sign language with the Foro Signos Diario de Burgos

Troy Kotsur made history by becoming the first deaf male actor to win an Oscar for his role as Frank Rossi in the film “CODA” in 2022. Now he wants to make history again but this time by getting a relatively obscure baseball player named William “Dummy” Hoy inducted into the…

Amman, Sept. 22 (Petra) - The Public Security Directorate (PSD) launched the "Tawasal" (Connect) initiative across several schools in the Kingdom on Tuesday to boost engagement with deaf students and provide tailored safety awareness messaging. The program advances inclusive…

Café Qabil in Lahore stands out as an inspiring model of disability inclusion within Pakistan’s hospitality sector. Describing itself as an accessible space designed to foster dignity, independence, and active participation, the café operates as a social enterprise, under the…

International Day of Sign Language: Singing with the Hands
Gospel of Luke presented entirely in sign language to reach millions of Deaf people www.christiandaily.com
"Training and raising awareness among officers about French Sign Language remain essential"

Google-backed assistive technology company Signvrse is expanding its artificial intelligence-powered sign-language translation platform beyond Kenya into Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa, as the startup moves to develop two-way translation between spoken language and sign…
Five years official sign language in the Netherlands
The City Council strengthens accessibility in taxpayer services with a new sign language interpreter service Madrid City Council

« Il n’y a pas de structure d’apprentissage », tel est le constat de Marie quant à l’accessibilité de la LSF (langue des signes française) dans le Vaucluse. Un constat qu’elle étend à tout le territoire français : « Dès que l’on s‘éloigne des grandes villes, l’offre associative…
"I Love You" Sign Language...Debate Over '200 Million Won Hand Sculpture'

"I Love You" in Sign Language...Debate Over '200 Million Won Hand Sculpture'

IN a powerful celebration of Deaf Awareness Month, the Durban branch of the KZN Blind and Deaf Society (KZN BDS) hosted a one-day filmmaking workshop aimed at empowering its clients with creative skills. The session, led by the Durban 48 Hour Film Project, saw 30 deaf and blind…

Gurugram: Marking the International Week of Deaf People (September 21–27), DeafCareers.in has launched its ‘Pledge to Hire’ campaign, calling on companies across India to take meaningful steps towards creating more inclusive workplaces by actively considering skilled talent from…

Caritas Deaf Service 50th Anniversary Celebration will take place in Westminster Cathedral this Saturday, 26th September at 2pm. Deaf people have been coming to signed and interpreted Masses on the Cathedral complex since before the second World War, probably longer. In 1976…

Major report reveals public transport inaccessible to thousands of deaf people in Wales Nation.Cymru

Why do we say "language" and not "speech" of signs? Handicap.fr

Sign language is an inherent right.. How do modern communication technologies ensure the safety of deaf people - News Facts

Why was sign language prohibited at deaf schools? —Interview with Takeshi Matsuzaki [Part 1]
Sign Language: When Communication Becomes a Right, Not a Privilege - Ammoun News Agency
Clear Signals Our new report highlights how public transport in the UK is not accessible for many deaf people and people with hearing loss. Read more and download the report We are RNID We are the national charity supporting more than 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, hav
K-Cube Expands Application of AI Sign Language Technology...Supporting Digital Information Accessibility