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21 Y.O. Student Makes Face Masks For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:00:40 +0300

Currently, the whole world is facing a serious shortage of essential medical supplies. The lack of masks has prompted people to simply make their own. However, college student Ashley Lawrence noticed that no one’s making masks for the deaf and hard of hearing community. As the numbers of coronavirus cases are rising, it’s important for people to have essential medical items, so Ashley decided to join the cause by making her own masks for those in need.

Neighbourhood Learns Sign Language To Surprise Deaf Neighbor

Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:50:15 +0300

Muharrem, a deaf man living in Istanbul, just received a huge surprise when, one morning, everyone he bumped into in his neighborhood responded to him with sign language! A team of people from Samsung and the Leo Burnett ad agency spent a month setting up cameras and teaching people throughout his neighborhood sign language. On the appointed day, Ozlem went for a walk with her deaf brother, who was stunned to meet so many signing people in a world where those who can communicate in sign are often few and far between.

This 21 year-old Girl, Hears For The First Time.

Fri, 29 Aug 2014 14:28:37 +0400

Raia has been deaf and unable to hear the world very clearly for most of her life. It wasn’t until the age of 21 when all of that changed after undergoing surgery for a cochlear implant. Once she was all healed Raia went to the doctor to turn it on the for the very first time. Watching Raia hear the daily sounds that the hearing community takes for granted, let alone her mother’s voice for the first time, will make you cry!!

The Unique Restaurant Of The Deaf Community

Thu, 07 Aug 2014 12:28:58 +0400

"Signs" is an unforgettable restaurant located in downtown Toronto. While diners come for the delicious food and first-rate service, this eatery is unique for another reason—it's Canada's very first restaurant staffed by deaf servers. The restaurant has been created to provide career opportunities and growth for the Deaf in the hospitality industry, as well as promote the use of American Sign Language amongst the hearing community. Diners are encouraged to order their meals in sign language, too. But don't worry about not knowing any sign language—a cheat sheet is at every table ready to help you out!

A deaf woman is overcome by emotion as she HEARS for the first time

Fri, 28 Mar 2014 10:45:34 +0400

Joanne Milne suffers the rare condition Usher Syndrome. It left her deaf since birth and in her mid-20s it claimed her sight. Last month the 40-year-old underwent a life-changing operation to have cochlear implants fitted. She waited anxiously for four weeks before they could be switched on...