There is always something new happening in the Deaf community. Our blogs will cover information about Deaf current events and Deaf perspectives on things happening in the world today.
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
Makenna Cook / October 29th, 2024 
Since their launch in 2016, Apple’s AirPods have transformed the way we experience audio, now they have added a function that will allow Deaf and hard-of-hearing people to use them as hearing aids. Over the years, AirPods have seen significant upgrades. Early models paved the way for advancements such as. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / September 27th, 2024 In a historic and inspiring turn of events, Mia le Roux has been crowned as the first Deaf winner of the Miss South Africa pageant. Her victory is not only a personal achievement but also a significant milestone for inclusivity and representation in beauty pageants worldwide. “I am a proud. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / September 27th, 2024 
In an exciting and heartwarming episode of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” the father-son team of Ike and Alan Barinholtz captured the grand prize of $1 million, all of which will benefit the American Sign Language (ASL) Program at Los Encinos School. This remarkable achievement occurred during the show’s. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / June 27th, 2024 
While the ton is buzzing with the excitement of a new season of Bridgerton, here at Sign Language Blitz we are thrilled for a whole other reason! More Deaf representation! This time specifically British Sign Language representation. Deaf actress Sophie Wooley, who plays Lady Stowell, acts alongside hard of hearing. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / June 27th, 2024 
Known as the “Deaf Ninja,” Kyle Schulze reached the national finals of American Ninja Warrior, a high-intensity obstacle course competition that tests competitors’ agility, upper-body strength, grip, climbing, leaping, balance, and coordination skills. How does American Ninja Warrior work? Since the show’s debut in 2009, only two competitors – both. . . + Read More
Amy Lazzaretti / June 3rd, 2024 
For those in the Deaf or hard of hearing community, it can be tough to find ASL interpreted movies and TV shows. Closed captioning is more common, but ASL interpretation is not as easy to come by. Thankfully, there are helpful resources out there for those seeking ASL interpreted content.. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / June 3rd, 2024 
Ayumi Hamasaki is a Japanese singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, model, spokesperson, and entrepreneur. She is considered one of the best selling Japanese solo artists of all time and is nicknamed the “Empress of Pop”. In the mid-2000, Ayumi Hamasaki started to gradually go deaf in her left ear. In. . . + Read More
Makenna Cook / January 19th, 2024 
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
