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After Maine shooting leaves Deaf community reeling, some call for more ASL interpreters, mental health support
Here, experts discuss what's lacking, what's needed and how it all can feel when deaf people are affected by mass violence or natural disasters.
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First deaf 'Bachelor' contestant, Abigail Heringer, on why her disability doesn’t define her: 'It's not all of who I am'
The 27-year-old talks about living with cochlear implants in honor of Deaf History Month.
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First deaf 'Bachelor' contestant, Abigail Heringer, celebrates her disability with photo of cochlear implant
The 26-year-old Bachelor Nation star opens up about her decision to share her story on television.
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Historic inclusion of sign language at the inauguration celebrated: 'Representation matters'
Captain Andrea Hall of the South Fulton, Ga. fire department delivered the pledge of allegiance at the event.
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Haben Girma, Harvard Law School’s first deaf-blind graduate, speaks out on ableism: 'My disability was never my barrier'
Girma, a lawyer, speaker and disability rights advocate, addresses the need for disability innovation.
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Trader Joe's employee who is deaf overcomes struggle to communicate with customers in masks
Matthew Simmons praises his coworkers and customers while overcoming communication obstacles put forth by coronavirus safety protocols.
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Deaf couple says Delta kicked them off flight after agent refused to communicate with them over seat assignments
A gate agent accused one of the women of pushing her and called the police.