The first website designed to teach users about diabetes has been launched in American Sign Language, providing opportunities ...

The occasional boom of a bass drum punctuates the Mass at St. Francis Borgia Deaf Center on the Northwest Side, signaling particularly important moments during the liturgical service, which is ...

Have you ever wondered how deaf people think if they can't hear spoken words? The way they think depends on several factors, including how they were raised, when they became deaf, and whether they use ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steven covers accessibility and assistive technologies. Last month, I contributed an op-ed piece to MIT Technology Review wherein ...

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If you're meeting a deaf person for the first time, you might have some questions about how to best communicate and interact with them. 1. Make eye contact and smile: A warm smile is a universal sign ...

I am deaf, losing my hearing in a series of rude jolts over several decades beginning in my early 30s. For me, like many with progressive hearing loss, each decline was a surprise. I always thought my ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...