American Sign Language helps infants, toddlers communicate at Bel Air day care

Melissa Radigraff, who has been a program leader for three years and works with the infant classes, said she has seen reduced ...

The uneasy history of horror films and disability

For decades, various kinds of disability have been used as ‘scary’ metaphors in horror. But a new wave of filmmakers is ...

'A huge challenge' as Volusia arts groups face future without county cultural grants

Without more than $611,000 in previously approved funding, area arts and culture nonprofits are facing potential program cuts ...

🌱 Patch AM: New 24/7 mental health hotline launched in Berkeley

The article 🌱 Patch AM: New 24/7 mental health hotline launched in Berkeley appeared first on Berkeley Patch. Good morning ...
Mississippi Valley Publishing

Carthage library offers virtual program with Marissa Bode Tuesday, Oct. 21

Carthage Public Library District joins more than 200 Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) members to virtually host “Beyond the ...

American Sign Language teaches young children to communicate

Early learning centers in Tucson are teaching babies as young as six months old to communicate with their hands before they ...
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Rochester Public Schools proposes phasing out Latin, introducing American Sign Language

In a student survey, Latin ranked the lowest among languages students wanted to learn, with only 3% of students indicating ...

NFL Cheerleader Surprises Deaf 8-Year-Old with Conversation in American Sign Language. His Reaction Goes Viral

TikToker Veronica Ochoa posted a sweet video of her son, Mark, using American Sign Language to communicate with Indianapolis ...

At first the stadium was silent. Then a Colts cheerleader used sign language to 'make him feel heard'

Mark, 8, recently moved to Indy to attend the Indiana School for the Deaf. At Sunday's Colts game, cheerleader Morgan spoke ...

Avadel Settles With Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Gets Acquired By Alkermes

Avadel settled with Jazz Pharmaceuticals, clearing legal hurdles for Alkermes' $20/share acquisition. Click to read my update ...
KPBS

AMERICAN MASTERS: Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore

Premieres Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / Encores Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. and Friday, ...
Health Affairs

Communication Access In Mental Health And Substance Use Treatment Facilities For Deaf American Sign Language Users

As a result of language dysfluency caused by language deprivation, psychiatric assessment of DHH American Sign Language users is complex. 36 Mental health providers must understand the trauma that is ...