ASL and Deaf Accessibility News
From groundbreaking DeafBlind language research to DOJ hospital settlements and Deaflympics VRS waivers, late September brought pivotal Deaf accessibility developments. Indigenous interpreters bridge cultural gaps while workforce shortages challenge schools. Here’s what shaped Week 40 in ASL advocacy and policy.
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.