Makenna Cook / February 22nd, 2024 
As I gazed out the airplane window across the beautiful Cascade Range mountains. I realized I’d never flown this far West. Going into the weekend I knew exactly what to expect, but at the same time I had no idea what to expect. As the plane landed and I walked. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / January 31st, 2025 
Tamika Catchings stands as one of basketball’s most inspiring success stories. Born in 1979 with hearing loss in both ears, she didn’t let anything stop her from becoming one of the WNBA’s greatest players of all time. Growing up wearing hearing aids and facing bullying from peers, Catchings found solace. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / January 31st, 2025 
An exciting new documentary titled “Deaf President Now!” is coming to Apple TV+, co-directed by Deaf advocate Nyle DiMarco and Oscar-winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim. This powerful film tells the story of a pivotal moment in Deaf history and civil rights. The documentary focuses on the historic eight days of protests. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / January 31st, 2025 
Andrew Foster was a remarkable pioneer, who overcame both racial discrimination and societal limitations of deafness to become one of the most influential educators in African history. Born in 1925 in Ensley, Alabama, Foster lost his hearing at age 11 due to spinal meningitis. Despite facing the harsh realities of. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / January 14th, 2025 
Super Bowl LVIX, set for February 9, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona, will feature an exciting and historic moment for the Deaf community. This year, the Super Bowl performances will include three highly skilled and accomplished American Sign Language (ASL) performers: Stephanie Nogueras, Matt Maxey, and Otis Jones IV. These incredible. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / January 14th, 2025 
The National Association of the Deaf has just announced the 2024 Super Bowl performers for Super Bowl LVIII. They are Daniel Durant, Anjel Piñero, and Shaheem Sanchez. Super Bowl LVIII will take place on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Academy Award winning actor Daniel Durant will perform the. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / December 27th, 2024 
Derrick Coleman is an inspiring figure in NFL history, known not only for his skills on the field but also for being a trailblazer as one of the first Deaf offensive players in the league’s history and the first Deaf football player to win a Super Bowl. Early Life and. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / December 27th, 2024 
There have been a few notable deaf football players in NFL history who have broken barriers and inspired many with their determination and skill. Here’s a brief overview of some prominent players: 1. Larry Brown Background Larry Brown, who was deaf in one ear, played his entire career with the. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / December 27th, 2024 
Heather Whitestone is an inspiring individual who overcame significant challenges in her life to become the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss America in 1995. Her triumph in the pageant brought widespread attention not only to her personal achievements but also to the potential of people with disabilities. Here’s. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / November 26th, 2024 
The holiday season is a time for festive films that bring warmth and cheer. Among these, several movies stand out for their inclusion of American Sign Language (ASL), offering meaningful representation for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. Let’s explore a few of these films. 1. Santa Bootcamp (2022) “Santa Bootcamp”. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / October 29th, 2024 
On October 7, 2023, the Gallaudet University Bison football team made history when they played while wearing helmets designed for Deaf and hard of hearing players. Gallaudet, a private college for Deaf and hard of hearing students located in Washington D.C., defeated the visiting Hilbert College Hawks by a score. . . + Read More
