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.
Buzz Lightyear Signs, San Antonio Celebrates, and AI Learns ASL
From a Space Ranger’s fluent signing that captivated millions to San Antonio’s decade-awaited festival revival, this week delivered powerful reminders that accessibility creates magic. Plus: museums experiment with AI interpreters while the FCC shapes policy that affects millions of Deaf Americans.
This Week in Deaf Community News
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.