2024
‘One of China’s most inspiring people’: high achieving deaf woman sets mainland social media abuzz with news of wedding — SCMP.com
‘One of China’s most inspiring people’: high achieving deaf woman sets mainland social media abuzz with news of wedding — SCMP.com

A woman from a remote region of China, who was voted one of the 10 most inspiring figures of 2021 for her can-do attitude, has thrilled admirers with news of her nuptials......Read More

Deaf Missions to Release First Ever ASL Film on Jesus’ Life — ChristianHeadlines
Deaf Missions to Release First Ever ASL Film on Jesus’ Life — ChristianHeadlines

The film about Jesus' life and ministry was produced “for deaf by deaf,” including a cast fluent in ASL. Additionally, there will be a soundtrack and English subtitles......Read More

Mother worried sick as deaf-mute daughter goes missing — Jamaica Star
Mother worried sick as deaf-mute daughter goes missing — Jamaica Star

It has been days since Sylvani Prince had a good night's rest or a decent meal. The source of her discomfort comes from not knowing the whereabouts of her 26-year-old daughter Annakay Bravo, who is deaf and mute. "Please, bring her home and don't hurt her......Read More

Wanted Criminal Pretends to Be Deaf and Mute for 20 Years to Avoid Prison — OddityCentral
Wanted Criminal Pretends to Be Deaf and Mute for 20 Years to Avoid Prison — OddityCentral

A Chinese man wanted for murder managed to avoid police detection for over 20 years by pretending to be a deaf and mute scavenger in the mountains of Hubei Province. On the evening of May 22, 2004, a young and quick-tempered man named Xiao got into a heated argument with…
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VIDEO: See How Deaf Couple with 25-Year-Old Age Gap Wedded in Nakuru — Tuko.co.ke
VIDEO: See How Deaf Couple with 25-Year-Old Age Gap Wedded in Nakuru — Tuko.co.ke

Nakuru residents celebrated a unique wedding as a deaf couple, Thomas Mamisu and Grace, exchanged vows in a Catholic Church ceremony. It was attended by family......Read More

5 musicians you probably didn’t know are deaf — FakazaNews
5 musicians you probably didn’t know are deaf — FakazaNews

Music is a powerful force that connects people around the world. It can make us feel happy, sad, excited, or calm. Many people think that to be a good musician, you need to hear perfectly. But did you know some musicians are deaf or have significant hearing loss......Read More

BBC Announces Deaf-Led Cast for Upcoming Thriller Series ‘Reunion’ — HollywoodReporter
BBC Announces Deaf-Led Cast for Upcoming Thriller Series ‘Reunion’ — HollywoodReporter

The BBC has announced their upcoming four-part series, Reunion, led by Matthew Gurney (Name Me Lawand, Theatre Ad Infinitum). Lara Peake (How to Have Sex), Anne-Marie Duff (Bad Sisters, The Salisbury Poisonings), Eddie Marsan (Back to Black, Ray Donovan) and Rose Ayling-Ellis (Summer of Rockets, As You Like It) will…
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Deaf teenager excels in community ballet programme in Nairobi informal settlement — AfricaNews
Deaf teenager excels in community ballet programme in Nairobi informal settlement — AfricaNews

Seventeen-year-old Gorrety Akinyi has been able to master the routines by carefully copying her teacher and classmates......Read More

Heavy metals in Beethoven’s hair may explain his deafness, study finds — Live Science
Heavy metals in Beethoven’s hair may explain his deafness, study finds — Live Science

A DNA analysis of Ludwig van Beethoven's hair shows that he likely had lead poisoning......Read More

Handling Disconnect Faced By Deaf Worshippers In Nigeria — Independent.ng
Handling Disconnect Faced By Deaf Worshippers In Nigeria — Independent.ng

This touching article by ALEXANDER OGHENERUEMU first appeared on ‘Disability Debrief’, under the title, ‘Schisms in the Church: The disconnect faced by deaf worshippers in Nigeria’, a disability lens on world news, and resources from 145+ countries.  I’m deaf, and I’m a pious believer from a strong church background......Read More