Groundbreaking Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in Deaf Toddler
In a remarkable breakthrough, 18-month-old Opal Sandy from Britain has become the first and youngest person worldwide to regain hearing through innovative gene therapy.
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Lawsuit: Woke Google Discriminated Against Diversity ‘Poster Child’ Based on Race and Disability
Jalon Hall, a black woman who worked at Google and was treated as a poster child for diversity based on her deafness, has accused the tech giant of subjecting her to both racism and “audism,” discrimination based on her hearing disability.
WATCH — ‘It Brought Sunshine to My Heart’: Baby Hearing Dad’s Voice for First Time Has Emotional Reaction
A tiny baby in Fayetteville, North Carolina, recently heard her parents’ voices for the first time and became quite emotional.
Professional Deaf Santa Claus Uses Sign Language to Bring Joy to Children
A professional Santa Claus is using American Sign Language to communicate and bring joy to deaf children this Christmas season.
Michigan Teenager with Hearing Loss Adopts Deaf Dog: ‘I Need Him, He’s My Dog’
A Michigan teenager with hearing loss has found a new companion and is enjoying every minute he spends with him.
VIDEO– Grocer Hires Deaf Cake Decorator Who Dreams of Opening Bakery: ‘A Blessing to All She Meets’
A grocery store in Ruston, Louisiana, recently added a deaf person to its team and she has exceeded all expectations.
Reports: Volcanic Eruption in Tonga Deafened Many Locals, Possibly Loudest Event in 139 Years
A Tongan journalist said the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano on Saturday was so powerful that many residents were deafened and had to use hand gestures to communicate while evacuating.
WATCH: Baby Overjoyed to Hear Parents for First Time After Cochlear Implant
Moving footage caught the moment a Virginia ten-month-old heard his parents’ voices for the first time after receiving a cochlear implant.
WATCH: Missing Deaf Dog Reunited with Deaf Owner Thanks to Smart Collar
A very special two-year-old dog in Illinois is back home with his family after he escaped the safety of his backyard.
Deafblind 17-Year-Old Becomes Champion-Level Bowler
Jacob Goddam, a deafblind 17-year-old from Modesto, California, has reached championship levels after bowling several perfect games.
CBS’ ‘The Stand’ Under Fire for Casting an Actor Who Can Hear to Play a Deaf Character
CBS’ new drama “The Stand,” an adaptation of Stephen King’s classic dystopian novel, has come under fire for casting an actor who can hear to play a deaf character, with activists now calling on Hollywood studios to change their hiring practices.
Texas School for the Deaf’s Football Team to Play in First State Championship: ‘We’ve Arrived’
The Texas School for the Deaf’s (TSD) football team is eager to play against its rivals on Friday night in hopes of winning a state championship.
WATCH: Baby Hears Parents for First Time with Hearing Aids
A baby girl in Harrogate, England, is now able to hear her parents speaking to her, thanks to special hearing aids.
Maine School Learns Sign Language to Support Deaf Classmate
One Maine school gave a warm welcome to an incoming six-year-old deaf student by teaching all staff and students American Sign Language (ASL).
‘Unadoptable’ Dog Makes History as Washington’s First Deaf K9 Officer
A dog once thought to be “unadoptable” is now the first deaf K9 officer in Washington state serving as a narcotics detection dog.
Police: Man Beats Up Deaf, Autistic Man Dressed as Superhero on Street Corner
A Florida man who is deaf and has autism was attacked by another man who wanted to engage “Superman” in a fight, police said.
Chris Pratt Apologizes to Deaf People for Saying ‘Turn Up the Volume’ During Video
Hollywood actor and Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt apologized in sign-language to deaf people last week after he said “turn up the volume” during a video.
Deaf Advocates Upset by ISIS Recruitment Video
The Islamic State (ISIS), ever on the lookout for new recruits, especially those who feel marginalized in their societies, is targeting the deaf community. Last week, the terror group released a video showing two of its members communicating in sign language, saying, “The way is open before you for you to come to the land of the Kilafah.”
‘Jerry Springer’ Producer Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Deaf Sister
TV producer Jill Blackstone, noted for her work on the television shows Jerry Springer, the Sally Jessy Raphael Show, and the Rosie O’Donnell Show, has been arrested in California in connection with the death of her deaf sister, TMZ reports.
