Deaf Niche, Author at DeafNiche

Embracing the Road: How Deaf Drivers in Japan Overcame Barriers and Revolutionized Transportation

Deaf Niche — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 22:25:45 +0000

In the vibrant streets of Japan, a remarkable transformation is unfolding as deaf individuals confidently take the wheel. Through determination and perseverance, they have defied societal expectations and embraced the freedom of driving. Fueling this newfound independence is a unique symbol—sticker decals—designed to bridge communication gaps and foster inclusivity. Join us as we dive into […]

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Watch ZioZio Foodie Eat Raw Horse Meat And Meet Deaf Owner Fusao!

Deaf Niche — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:30:05 +0000

Watch as Zion covers the menu’s variety of delicious fried fares in the video, including horse meat! The owner is Fusao, say hello if you see him in the izakaya. For your knowledge, in Japan Izakayas are the Western equivalent of a pub/tavern. Izakayas are places where you can go to get an alcoholic drink […]

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The Deaf Man Who Won 11 Gold Medals In His Olympic Career

Deaf Niche — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:10:00 +0000

Jeff Float is a former American swimmer who had a successful career at the collegiate and international level. His matter of fact nature and sense of humor defined his career: “With the last name of Float, what else was I going to do?” Born in Buffalo, New York, he contracted viral meningitis which destroyed his […]

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John Goodricke: The Man Who Discovered The Stars’ Uniqueness

Deaf Niche — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 22:20:53 +0000

John Goodricke is a deaf astronomer who is a member of the Fellowship of Royal Society since 1786; he made the modern measurement of the stars possible. He recieved the Copley Medal for his work on periodic variation and size of stars such as the binary star Algol. Originally born in Groningen, Netherlands, […]

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ASL In California’s Courts: A Study’s Recent Findings

Deaf Niche — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 01:08:56 +0000

American Sign Language is currently the third most requested language in courts with concentrations in Inland Empire and Los Angeles County. Currently fifty-five interpreters and three Certified Deaf Interpreters are registered for legal service in California. A Unique Case For California With over 200 languages in California alone, the courts depend on interpreters for equal […]

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Hyundai Rolls Out Brand New “Quiet Taxis” In South Korea

Deaf Niche — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 21:53:31 +0000

A grand-scale project that was in testing stage for over a year is now public; the brand-new “Quiet Taxis” hit the streets of South Korea with all deaf drivers. The new Quiet Taxis are part of Hyundai Group’s project to employ more able-bodied deaf citizens. Hyundai Group especially focused on developing and installing the latest […]

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Ground-breaking Opportunity For Deaf Taxi Drivers In Seoul, South Korea

Deaf Niche — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 17:25:16 +0000

Seoul, South Korea’s Trial Run New technology was put to the test on the city’s roads in June 2018 for deaf drivers—built-in tablets in taxi cars. Each taxi has two tablets installed, one in the front for the driver and one in the back for the clients to communicate destinations with the driver. This way, […]

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Deafness And Space Exploration: A Love Affair Of The Century

Deaf Niche — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 21:43:57 +0000

Did you know that we have a comet named after a deaf man? That would be Hassel’s Comet. Did you know that astronomers today would never have had the Harvard Classification Scheme for cataloguing the stars if it wasn’t for a deaf astronomer named Annie Jump Cannon? And not to mention notable deaf astronomers Robert […]

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Japan’s Deaf Bus Driver Breaks Barriers

Deaf Niche — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 06:48:29 +0000

Japan’s First Deaf Bus Driver Takeyama Matsuyama dreamed of being a bus driver since he was young; he rode the bus during his youth and admired the drivers, thinking that “seemed very cool.” As soon as Japan removed the ban on deaf drivers, Matsuyama went ahead and learned how to drive and passed the test. […]

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Britain’s Royal Wedding Focused On Community Leaders Including A Deaf Teenager

Deaf Niche — Tue, 22 May 2018 18:37:49 +0000

Breaking Traditions On May 19, 2018 Since birth, Prince Harry has not been one to follow royal traditions–his zest for life and humanity has led him to join the British Armed Forces, travel the world, support charities, and started up an organization with the Prince of Lesotho to support the deaf and disabled. Knowing Prince […]

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