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Juventus Duorinaah Makes History As Ghana’s First Deaf Lawyer Called To The Bar — GhanaCelebrities

Juventus Duorinaah has made history by becoming the first deaf Ghanaian to be called to the bar. Hailing from Wa in the Upper West Region, Mr. Duorinaah’s journey began at the Wa School for the Deaf, where he completed his basic education. In 2007, he graduated from the Senior High Technical School for the Deaf… Continue reading Juventus Duorinaah Makes History As Ghana’s First Deaf Lawyer Called To The Bar — GhanaCelebrities

NCAA Approves Gallaudet CFB Team’s Use of Helmet for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Players — Bleacher Report

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 approves Gallaudet’s use of 5G-connected helmet for deaf quarterbacks — The Guardian

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… Continue reading NCAA approves Gallaudet’s use of 5G-connected helmet for deaf quarterbacks — The Guardian

Japan’s Princess Kako Attends High School Sign-Language Speech Competition in Tokyo

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… Continue reading Japan’s Princess Kako Attends High School Sign-Language Speech Competition in Tokyo

Community of the Deaf: Pioneering Global Outreach and Empowerment for the Deaf Community — ZexPRWire

3/3/11 4:47:18 PM -- Boston, Massachusetts Boston University 3/3/11 Bailey Rice grad student SED'12 CAS'11, Michael Bruffee CAS '11 and Jeanine Pollard grad student SED '11 chat with Spohia Bucci ( daughter of Bruce Bucci SED instructor and event host) chat before the conference starts. -School of Education, Deaf Studies program hosts “Deaf Deaf World” event in the GSU. Deaf Deaf World is an opportunity for ASL, Deaf Studies and Deaf Education graduate students to step out and begin to experience and appreciate Deaf Culture and learn about the Deaf world. The DDW experience consists of attending to many different booths to engage in a conversation regarding specific Deaf life experience. This event is 2 hours of fun filled role-playing with ASL fluent signers and experience Deaf cultures at different booths. Attendees are exposed to varied real life scenarios. The group includes deaf and non-deaf students. Photo by Kalman Zabarsky for Boston University Photography

New York, US, 16th August 2024, CommUnity of the Deaf, an innovative leader in fostering global connections and support for the Deaf community, is excited to unveil its latest initiatives aimed at transforming the landscape of Deaf education and engagement. The organization is dedicated to creating accessible resources……Read More

Discussion | A crowning moment for the deaf community

Videos 12 min ago DURBAN, KZN – Mia Le Roux says she was born to make a difference. After making history in Pretoria on Saturday night as the first hearing-impaired winner of the Miss SA crown, her work starts now. READ: Mia Le Roux shines spotlight on inclusivity The 28-year-old has vowed to fight for…Read… Continue reading Discussion | A crowning moment for the deaf community

SAHRC investigates after deaf students allege abuse at Pretoria college — TimesLive.za

The college denies the allegations……Read More

Senegal: In some classrooms, deaf and hard-of-hearing pupils now study alongside everyone else — AfricaNews

Senegal lacks a national strategy for inclusive education, but it is developing one. A new approach in a selected number of schools in Senegal seats those who are deaf and hard of hearing in a same classroom as other children with no disability…Read More

Upgrades at Washington School for the Deaf are specifically for students, staff — Clark County Today

Mass timber is being used in the new construction of the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth on the campus of the Washington School for the Deaf in Vancouver, and it is not just because it looks good — the timber also aids with learning…Read More