Trayvon Martin was shot February 26, 2012. This story was originally published on April 9, 2012....
Mainstreamed but Not Silent: Bill’s Journey Through Language and Culture
Bill Ramsey recounts his unexpected journey into deafness — from the moment he first realized he could no longer hear his favorite nighttime record, to the challenges and successes of being mainstreamed in a public school system that prioritized speech over sign. He shares his mother’s difficult choice between a School for the Deaf and an oral program, his academic...
Beyond Implants: What Deaf Children Really Need
Kenya reflects on the rapid growth of technology and its impact on Deaf communication, celebrating tools like videophones while stressing that access to language and education remains critical. She envisions a future where Deaf communication is normalized and widely understood, with society embracing sign language and Deaf culture as part of everyday life. However, she expresses concern that many Deaf...
