Shirley Forsythe 1934-2015 Shirley Forsythe, trailblazing Tulsa sign-language interpreter, dies at 80 By TIM STANLEY World Staff Writer To Shirley Forsythe, it seemed like a true sign from God. Watching closely as an interpreter signed for a group of deaf…
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Programs sparse for deaf and blind in Acadiana – Louisiana
Programs sparse for deaf and blind in Acadiana Deaf & Blind population struggle to communicate. Advocates create programs to help staff learn sign language. Video by Kris Wartelle Kris Wartelle December 8, 2014 On the northern end of Lafayette, not…
Rider defensive end is deaf, but still playing the game he loves
Rider defensive end is deaf, but still playing the game he loves Jonathan Hull November 26, 2014 WICHITA FALLS, Texas T.J. Woollis goes unnoticed most Friday nights. The Rider senior defensive end really only plays in the fourth quarter when…
Deaf Man Helps Neighbors Escape Fire
Deaf Man Helps Neighbors Escape Fire November 27, 2014 By Estephany Escobar WACO – A deaf man may have saved the lives of his neighbors in an apartment fire on Wednesday. A fire destroyed a four-unit apartment building in the…
Three El Paso football players overcome deafening disability
For the love of the game: Three El Paso football players overcome deafening disability October 14, 2014 EL PASO, TX (KTSM) — High school football is a long standing tradition in Texas, and also in the Borderland. Local kids often…
Midland family makes time to sign: Mom, daughter learn sign language
Midland family makes time to sign: Mom, daughter learn sign language October 20, 2014 Matthew Woods, [email protected] Kaydee Foerster of Midland is sharp as a tack, and very sure about her age. “Six and half,” Kaydee said loudly and proudly…