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.
Deaf Awareness, Policy Shifts, and New Tech
From Deaf Awareness Month celebrations to new AI research and a federal settlement on ASL rights in prisons, this week’s stories show how advocacy, policy, and technology are reshaping accessibility. Culture, innovation, and accountability remain the threads tying it all together.