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Pet Talk: Deaf dog’s friendship requires different approach to training

Pet Talk: Deaf dog’s friendship requires different approach to training CNHI News Service www.theadanews.com October 15, 2013 Ada — “Man’s best friend” is a term with no discrimination. Whether your dog is large or petite, obedient or rebellious, you love…

90 area deaf students find normalcy at LISD

90 area deaf students find normalcy at LISD By Cody Permenter Laredo Morning Times Published: Thursday, October 17, 2013 Belen Villarreal stands at the front of her classroom at Cigarroa Middle School, microphone headset on and hands moving with swift…

Tech basketball player tells deaf elementary students to go after their dreams

Tech basketball player tells deaf elementary students to go after their dreams Red Raiders point guard Luke Adams tells students of his struggles and successes as a deaf person October 22, 2013 By NATALIE GROSS A-J MEDIA Students of the…

Pilot Radio Project Targets Alerts for the Deaf

Pilot Radio Project Targets Alerts for the Deaf October 23, 2013 The R&D arm of NPR is involved in a pilot project to deliver emergency alerts to deaf and hard-of-hearing people in several Gulf states. The Federal Emergency Management Agency…

Spring woman’s books translated into sign language

Spring woman's books translated into sign language By Flori Meeks  October 29, 2013 Spring-area resident Marcia Bennett has loved reading since she was a child. "I could not wait to get home from school and grab a snack and a…

This Deaf Athlete Says: ‘Losing My Hearing Has Given Me A Positive Outlook on Life’

This Deaf Athlete Says: 'Losing My Hearing Has Given Me A Positive Outlook on Life' Today we're featuring David Tolstyka, a member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2017. He was a competitive swimmer for 10 years (ages 8-18)…