This is the weekly briefing on the issues that shape our world. The landscape of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing news, ASL advancements, and communication technology is constantly evolving. It can be challenging to keep up with the important stories and breakthroughs happening across so many different channels. This is why we created the Community News roundup as your central hub to stay informed and engaged.
Each week, our team scans the news to find the most significant and interesting stories impacting the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and ASL communities. We don’t just report the news; we bring it to you with our unique professional perspective. Drawing on our decades of real-world experience, we add context and analysis to help you understand not just what is happening, but why it matters.
Whether you are an interpreter, a member of the Deaf community, an accessibility advocate, or an ally, this is your place to find curated, relevant, and insightful coverage. Our goal is to foster a more informed and connected community by highlighting the progress, challenges, and innovations that define the future of communication access.
From groundbreaking media representation to devastating education cuts, this week’s Deaf community news reveals the ongoing struggle between cultural progress and infrastructure threats. As the ADA turns 35, discover why advocacy remains crucial for maintaining hard-won accessibility rights in an ever-changing landscape.
ASL news roundup. From a lawsuit demanding ASL at the White House to a fierce debate over AI’s role in sign language, the Deaf community is fighting for authentic representation and holding institutions accountable.
A Manitoba minister’s complaint about an ASL interpreter backfired spectacularly this week, sparking sweeping policy reforms and kicking off seven days of remarkable breakthroughs across the Deaf community.