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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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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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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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Virgin Active Says Sorry For Deaf Model’s Photoshop Gaffe

Katie Dicus — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 23:07:45 +0000

Virgin Active, one of Sir Richard Branson’s companies, ran a campaign to advertise the health club chain and hired a South African deaf model. That model is former Miss Deaf South Africa 2012: Simone Botha Welgemoed. Virgin Active’s graphic department edited the photos to remove her cochlear implant with the final results showing no indication […]

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Eat Gourmet Hamburgers at this Inclusive Restaurant in Chile

Deaf Niche — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 18:07:23 +0000

La Inclusiva is the name of Juan Muñoz’s restaurant in Santiago, Chile where gourmet burgers are served. Muñoz himself was born deaf in both ears and has a degree in gastronomy, however he had challenges finding work in restaurants. He was rejected from 17 restaurants due to the persisting discrimination against people with disabilities in […]

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Introduction to Kenya’s First Deaf Professional Rapper

Deaf Niche — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 22:27:10 +0000

Before he became Lal Daggy, Douglas Munyendo was listening and dancing to various musicians who came on the radio and televisions as a child in Nairobi, Kenya. It was when he was five years old that he became very sick and lost his hearing. A childhood of music quickly silenced After becoming deaf, he was […]

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70 to 280: How 11 Deaf Employees Helped Manila’s Street Safety

Deaf Niche — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:58:40 +0000

Manila is the capital of the island country, the Philippines and it is a large metropolitan hub–which means heavy traffic in the streets are the norm. Motorists and cars sharing the roads cause congestion, ranking the city in 12th place in the world for the worst traffic (List by Country on Numbeo.) Because of this, […]

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Rate of Deafness Among Children Is At An All-Time High in China

Deaf Niche — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 06:59:09 +0000

Chinese children are becoming deaf at an alarming rate of 30,000 per year since 2008. The reason may surprise you: improper use of antibiotics. Imagine that it’s winter time and you are the parent of sick children who have missed a week of school already and they need something stronger than the usual home remedies […]

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8 Deaf Villages Around The World And How They Came to Be

Deaf Niche — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 04:39:25 +0000

Some are born deaf because of a spontaneous genetic mutation; some are due to the gene for deafness being very dominant in their families. There are many villages around the world that have high rates of deafness. What intensified this situation is that in many of the villages the majorities of the members are carriers […]

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East Ham Teenager Becomes a Champion For The Deaf

Deaf Niche — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 11:57:40 +0000

Being deaf in some places means being locked up and neglected. Sanjeeda Choudhury, an 18 year old from East Ham, England set out on a mission to make sure deaf people in Kenya don’t suffer through such pain again. Choudhury is Deaf, and for the last three months she actively fought for the rights of […]

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