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CHS Global Partnerships Awards Four Research Grants

CHS Global Partnerships for Research & Innovation, a nonprofit organization and strategic global leader in the advancement of research and innovation that improves the quality of life for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, announced that it has awarded its first four research grants – totaling $400,000 - to institutions leading research that will break down barriers to participation for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and their families.

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CSD Launches ASL-based COVID-19 Hotline in Minnesota

This free service gives the 20% of Minnesotans who are deaf or hard of hearing access to the latest coronavirus health information and guidelines in their native language, ASL.

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BSL May Become Recognized Language in UK

A new bill introduced by a member of British Parliament, Rosie Cooper, could help make British Sign Language (BSL) a recognized language, according to an article in “The Guardian.”

Remote Work Challenges for People with Hearing Loss

by Stefani Kim | Sep 8, 2021 | Industry News | 0

Though the concept of “Zoom fatigue” is known to many who are weary of remote connection with co-workers nearly two years in to the pandemic, for those with hearing loss, Zoom videoconferencing can make communication even more challenging than before, according to a recent article on the “Forbes” website.

Obituary: Dr Barbara Kannapell, Deaf Activist

by Stefani Kim | Aug 25, 2021 | People | 0

Described as a “world-renowned deaf activist” by the “New York Times,” Dr Barbara Kannapell is said to have legitimized American Sign Language (ASL) as well as to have empowered the deaf and hard-of-hearing community to embrace their unique culture.

‘CNET’ Article Reviews ‘CODA’

by Stefani Kim | Aug 23, 2021 | Industry News | 0

A recent article on the “CNET” website discusses the way in which the movie “CODA” (Child of Deaf Adults) has been considered groundbreaking for its portrayal of a deaf family and their communication via American Sign Language (ASL).

NLP Research Should Include Signed Languages

by Stefani Kim | Aug 16, 2021 | Research | 0

Advancements in natural language processing (NLP) enable computers to understand what humans say and help people communicate through tools like machine translation, voice-controlled assistants, and chatbots.

Gallaudet Adds Deaf-friendly Businesses to Apple Maps

by Stefani Kim | Jul 13, 2021 | Apps | 0

Gallaudet University and Apple have partnered on a new project that aims to make the Apple Maps feature more accessible to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, according to an article on the “Forbes” website.

Technology Can Improve Health Info Access for Deaf

by Stefani Kim | Jul 13, 2021 | Organizations | 0

Early in Dr Michael McKee’s career, one of his patients, who was deaf, died from a heart attack. It led him to study how to prevent it from happening to others. That tragic event might not have happened, he said, if there had been “accessible community health education programs to allow for deaf individuals to learn ways to improve their health and to recognize common danger signs of serious health conditions.”

Deaf Have Challenges Accessing COVID-19 Info

by Stefani Kim | Jun 4, 2021 | Research | 0

While deaf respondents had similar knowledge of symptoms and prevention strategies compared to hearing participants, the deaf participants were more likely to plan immediate care for suspected symptoms.

Apple Launches Features for Those with Hearing Loss

by Stefani Kim | May 20, 2021 | Assistive Technologies | 1

Apple announced the introduction of software features “designed for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities.” According to Apple’s announcement, “these next-generation technologies showcase Apple’s belief that accessibility is a human right and advance the company’s long history of delivering industry-leading features that make Apple products customizable for all users.”

Oakland University to Offer New Minor in Deaf Studies

by Stefani Kim | Apr 30, 2021 | Organizations | 0

This fall, Oakland University announced that it will roll out a new academic minor in communication and deaf studies. Requiring a minimum of 20 credits, the minor will be offered through the university’s communication program and will introduce students to American Sign Language (ASL), types and degrees of hearing loss, advocacy for the deaf and hard of hearing, deaf culture, and the promotion of deaf awareness.

White House to Provide ASL Interpreter for Presidential Address, ‘ABC’ Reports

by Stefani Kim | Apr 27, 2021 | Events, Legislation | 0

In what “ABC News” reports as a “first” the White House will provide a sign-language interpreter for President Biden’s presidential address to Congress on Wednesday.

RIT/NTID To Conduct Survey on Reproductive Health

by Stefani Kim | Apr 26, 2021 | Research | 0

Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf (RIT/NTID) announced new research that it says will help determine the level of reproductive health knowledge in women who are deaf or hard of hearing. The research also addresses concerns that deaf and hard-of-hearing women encounter significant barriers to receiving appropriate reproductive healthcare services and health information.

Sign Language Exposure May Impact 5-Month-Olds

by Stefani Kim | Apr 13, 2021 | Research | 0

NTID researcher and Assistant Professor Rain Bosworth and alumnus Adam Stone studied early-language knowledge in young infants and children by recording their gaze patterns as they watched a signer. The goal was to learn, just from gaze patterns alone, whether the child was from a family that used spoken language or signed language at home.

Ford Motor Company Designs Clear N95 Mask

by Stefani Kim | Feb 9, 2021 | Infection control | 0

The masks, which have a design patent and federal OSHA approval pending, are meant to supplement or even replace cloth masks, according to the article.

UConn Launches ASL Education Program

by Stefani Kim | Dec 15, 2020 | Organizations | 0

Recently approved by the Connecticut Board of Education, the program is designed to prepare aspiring educators interested in becoming teachers of ASL.

White House Uses ASL Interpreter During COVID-19 Briefing for ‘First Time,’ WJLA Reports

by Stefani Kim | Nov 19, 2020 | Assistive Technologies, Infection control | 0

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) recently won a federal lawsuit that now compels the government, effective October 1, to include ASL interpreters as part of coronavirus briefings as well as on the White House’s live web feed, according to WJLA.

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CHS Global Partnerships Awards Four Research Grants

Listen Everywhere Helps Student Participate in Musical Theater

Self-determination and ASL Speakers

Los Angeles School District to Vote on ASL Proposal

CSD Launches ASL-Based COVID-19 Hotline in Austin, TX

ASL in New Jersey Schools

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CSD Launches ASL-based COVID-19 Hotline in Minnesota

Language Changes Over Time Reflect Communication Difficulties

Sorenson Announces Acquisition, Appoints CEO, Board Members

Troy Kotsur Becomes First Deaf Man to Win Oscar for Acting

Princeton University Adds ASL, Deaf Culture Classes

NJ Grant Applications for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing Access Now Open

Utah’s Only Master’s Program to Teach ASL Eliminated

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