Starkey Super Bowl event sparks tension between deaf, foundation By JEFFREY MEITRODT , STAR TRIBUNE February 26, 2016 Stefanie Ellis-Gonzales was looking forward to picking up free hearing aids for two of her children, a gift worth thousands of dollars,…
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Unpassable: why a private company controls national sign language interpreter licenses
Unpassable: why a private company controls national sign language interpreter licenses February 26, 2016 Meghan Lopez Sign language interpreters across the country are having a hard time getting the certifications they need to work legally. A few states like Texas…
The Playhouse San Antonio reaches out to deaf audiences with signed performances
REACHING A NEW AUDIENCE Sign language bringing deaf community to The Playhouse By Deborah Martin STAFF WRITER Robert Cardoza Jr. and Claudia Flores practice signing before the start of “The Christmas Carol” at The Playhouse. Slow shutter speed emphasizes movement…
NAD, NFL, PepsiCo and CBS Announce Marlee Matlin to Perform ASL at Super Bowl 50
NAD, NFL, PepsiCo and CBS Announce Marlee Matlin to Perform ASL at Super Bowl 50 February 2, 2016 Academy Award Winner Marlee Matlin to perform National Anthem during pregame festivities at Levi’s Stadium for Super Bowl 50 SANTA CLARA,…
VIDEO: Deaf Community Concerned Over Budget Cuts
Deaf Community Concerned Over Budget Cuts February 18, 2016 A decision by the state legislature has many in the local deaf and hard of hearing community concerned about the future of state services they receive. SOURCE: (Watch Video) http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Deaf-Community-Concerned-Over-Budget-Cuts_Dallas-Fort-Worth-369346811.html
Deaf man found shot to death had index card with ‘sorry’ written on it – San Antonio
Deaf man found shot to death on East Side had index card with ‘sorry’ written on it By Mariah Medina and Mark D. Wilson February 9, 2016 SAN ANTONIO — Police charged a woman with murder on Monday after she told…