Deafness

Aww! These Kindergarteners Learned “Happy Birthday” in Sign Language to Surprise a Deaf Custodian
Family
10/25/2018

Aww! These Kindergarteners Learned “Happy Birthday” in Sign Language to Surprise a Deaf Custodian

A beloved custodian at Hickerson Elementary School in Tullahoma, TN, was presented with a birthday surprise that brought him to tears.

This Deaf Girl's Reaction to Tinkerbell Signing Will Warm Your Heart
Family
10/09/2018

This Deaf Girl's Reaction to Tinkerbell Signing Will Warm Your Heart

In case you ever doubted the magic of Disney, a little girl's special encounter with Tinkerbell will immediately restore your faith.

Excuse Us as We Sob Over Seeing a Toddler With Her First Cochlear Implant Tell Her Mom "I Love You"
Family
06/16/2018

Excuse Us as We Sob Over Seeing a Toddler With Her First Cochlear Implant Tell Her Mom "I Love You"

There's nothing that melts a parent's heart more than an unprompted hug, kiss, or "I love you" from their kids, and one little girl named Kavya, who is hearing-impaired, just made the latter extra special for her mom.

This Little Girl Incorporates ASL Into Her Dance Routines — and We Cannot Stop Watching
Family
05/03/2018

This Little Girl Incorporates ASL Into Her Dance Routines — and We Cannot Stop Watching

Geneva Ellis, a 9-year-old girl from Springfield, NJ, has had a passion for dance as soon as she learned to walk.

This Bride's Emotional Tribute to Her Deaf Husband Proves That Nothing's Stronger Than Love
Family
02/05/2018

This Bride's Emotional Tribute to Her Deaf Husband Proves That Nothing's Stronger Than Love

Liz Shoesmith, a bride from Australia, reduced her friends and family into a puddle of tears when she surprised her deaf husband by signing the lyrics to the song "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri right before walking down the aisle.

This Little Girl Signing With Her Deaf Mentor About Her Baby Sister in the NICU Is So Sweet
Family
02/04/2018

This Little Girl Signing With Her Deaf Mentor About Her Baby Sister in the NICU Is So Sweet

Grateful For Community"This is my daughter Neeva, who is Deaf, with our Deaf mentor.

Meet the Deaf-Blind Lawyer Fighting For People With Disabilities
News
01/31/2018

Meet the Deaf-Blind Lawyer Fighting For People With Disabilities

It's easy to forget how inaccessible our world is to anyone with limited vision or hearing.

What It's Really Like Dating as a Deaf Person
Love & Sex
01/22/2018

What It's Really Like Dating as a Deaf Person

Ashlea Hayes is a deaf woman still learning how to navigate dating in a world for hearing people.

How 1 Woman Helps People Communicate With Their Deaf Loved Ones
Family
09/29/2017

How 1 Woman Helps People Communicate With Their Deaf Loved Ones

Bree Jones helps bring deaf and hearing family members even closer.