Brands racing to embrace customer service chatbots risk neglecting disabled communities……Read More
The NCAA has given Gallaudet University’s Division III football team approval to wear helmets tailored to deaf and hard of hearing players for the rest of the……Read More
NCAA gives approval to 5G-connected football helmetGallaudet Bison used helmet for one game last seasonThe NCAA has given full approval for Gallaudet’s football team to use a helmet designed for players who are deaf or hard of hearing for the remainder of the season.The helmet developed by Gallaudet University and AT&T debuted last year with […]
Ndivhudzannyi “Makhadzi” Ralivhona apologises after being dragged by the deaf community. The award-winning singer was called out for being disrespectful by mocking the sign language during the shooting of her recent music video. The South African sign language digital learning platform criticised her on Instagram and shared the video……Read More
COMMUNICATIONS Minister Fahmi Fadzil refrained from addressing questions regarding the assault on a deaf e-hailing driver, instead urging reporters to direct their enquiries to the appropriate enforcement agency. When asked whether the Cabinet had discussed the incident and the memorandum calling for a commission of inquiry into the matter……Read More
Surendran also notes ‘pin-drop’ silence from PM’s Office……Read More
DeafTawk, a pioneering organization in Pakistan focused on enhancing communication for the deaf community, alongside Sightsavers, an international organization dedicated to promoting disability inclusion, proudly unveiled the 3rd cohort for the Innovation Challenge Futuremakers (ICF) program. ICF being Pakistan’s first fast-track acceleration program for persons with disabilities continues to break new ground in fostering a […]
Rose Ayling-Ellis has made history as the first deaf presenter to work live on the Paralympic Games……Read More
Five alleged extortionists who allegedly preyed on the home of people living with disability in the Mthatha West informal settlement of Chris Hani Park have have been denied bail. The Mthatha magistrate’s court turned down the bail application of Nkosiphendule Mseswa 55, Boyce Kani, 67, Sthembiso Mbube 46 and Bongile Mnyanda 55……Read More
1:00 JST, August 21, 2024 Princess Kako, second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, attended an annual sign language speech competition for high school students from across Japan in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Sunday. “I hope there will be deeper understanding of different backgrounds and circumstances,” the princess said in a sign…Read […]
