ASL News Roundup: Oakland Airport’s Free Interpreting, HBO Max Access, Maryland Licensing
From Oakland Airport’s groundbreaking free ASL service to HBO Max’s interpreter feature for Superman, this week marked pivotal moments in Deaf accessibility. While celebrating International Week of Deaf People, the community also faced federal funding cuts threatening vital educational programs.
BIPOC Artists Get Funding, Soccer Makes TV History, UK Transforms Access
From BIPOC deaf artists winning crucial funding to US Deaf soccer making television history, this week brought breakthrough moments for Deaf communities. UK driving tests now embed sign language, while celebrity weddings showcase how love speaks all languages.