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Marvel’s Deaf Superhero Echo Gets Her Own Spinoff Series

Deaf Niche — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 01:07:03 +0000

Back in 2021, Marvel’s series Hawkeye debuted a supporting superhero who is deaf and an amputee: Echo. In the TV miniseries, Echo is an indigenous young woman gifted with super strength and desire for vengeance. Now in 2024, her success working alongside the titular Hawkeye earned her own miniseries! Embracing Diversity on Screen In her […]

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SAMHSA Adds Sign Language Service to National Suicide Hotline

Deaf Niche — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 23:05:32 +0000

In 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration took a significant step towards battling the United State’s rising suicide rates when they approved a $1billion dollar budget for mental health services, including 988 Suicide Hotline. This step was taken further by SAMHSA to provide accessibility by introducing American Sign Language services to their 988 hotline. This marks a […]

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South Africa Recognizes Sign Language As 12th National Language

Deaf Niche — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 23:28:29 +0000

July 20, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa marked a transformative moment for South Africa’s Deaf community–after a 30-year battle, the country now recognizes Sign Language as its 12th official language. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the legislation into constitutional law, requiring Sign Language to be accessible everywhere alongside isiZulu, Afrikaans, English, et.all. His monumental decision received […]

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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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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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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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What is Light Flashes? How One Woman Revolutionized Deaf Improv

Deaf Niche — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 20:31:45 +0000

What is Light Flashes? Imagine it is the year 1993 and sitting in a theater with the lights dimming just a bit, increasing the anticipation of the show. The spotlight moves across the red curtains and one by one, the Deaf actors step onto the stage. The actors sign large and crisply, introducing their troupe […]

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