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Nova Scotia

NSCC program teaches deaf students to become deaf interpreters

The Nova Scotia Community College is making history with its new program teaching deaf students to become deaf interpreters. This…

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US Election 2024

Boys’ worry over girl using their locker room fell on ‘deaf ears,’ parents say

A Virginia couple is speaking out after their sons were suspended and found responsible for sexual harassment for questioning why…

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Health

Accessibility minister’s comments about ASL interpreter a ‘knife right in the back’ for deaf graduate

A woman who was eagerly anticipating celebrating her graduation with her family at an event honoring Indigenous women graduates was…

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US Election 2024

House Dems ripped for ‘tone deaf’ social media post on key issue affecting Americans: ’embarrassing’

House Democrats under fire for deleted post about the economy A social media post from a House Democrats account has…

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Business

Porter breaks its own rules by kicking deaf woman and her service dog off a flight

Georgina Villeneuve says the humiliation still stings when she thinks about being forced off a Porter plane last month. She…

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Sports

NCAA approves Gallaudet’s use of helmet for deaf, hard of hearing

The NCAA has given full approval for Gallaudet’s football team to use a helmet designed for players who are deaf…

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Sports

Deaf community welcomes ASL in Stanley Cup Final

GENOA TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Bob Madden’s eyes darted from right to left, watching Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final…

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Tech

Deaf academics say a lack of ASL interpreters specialized in STEM is holding them back

Read audio transcript Without the right interpreter, following along in a meeting or at an event can be a “puzzle”…

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Entertainment

Hollywood representation isn’t enough. Canada needs roles for deaf actors too, says actor

In the last decade, Ryan Duchoeny has worn many hats — firefighter, police officer, construction worker and even convict. Such is…

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Nova Scotia

‘It’s my dream’: Nova Scotia’s Emma Logan wants to encourage more deaf people to curl

A deaf Nova Scotia curler is looking to raise awareness of the sport as an option for people with hearing…

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