USA Today names Deaf president of Gallaudet a 2023 Woman of the Year
The first Deaf woman and first openly LGBTQ person to be president of Gallaudet University, Roberta “Bobbi” Cordano, was named one of USA...
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Jul 17, 20231 min
University of Memphis offers degree in ASL and Deaf Studies
Students at the University of Memphis can now earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies. Thirty students...
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Mar 31, 20233 min
It’s final: National Deaf History Month is April 1-30
April is National Deaf History Month. It’s a time to celebrate inclusivity, effective communication and equal access for people who are...
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kimcherry0
Feb 9, 20231 min
Online college courses appeal to d/Deaf students
Deaf and hard-of-hearing students are more likely to take online college courses, according to the National Deaf Center of Postsecondary...
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kimcherry0
Sep 1, 20221 min
Hearing aids: No prescription needed
In August the Food and Drug Administration said people with mild to moderate hearing loss will be able to buy hearing aids without a...
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kimcherry0
Aug 6, 20221 min
DeafConnect honored at Deborah Cunningham Access Awards
The Memphis Center for Independent Living hosted the Deborah Cunningham Access Awards on July 29 at Crosstown Concourse. MCIL works with...
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Jul 1, 20221 min
ADA turns 32 this month
The Americans with Disabilities Acts protects people with disabilities from discrimination in all aspects of public life, including jobs,...
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kimcherry0
Jun 14, 20221 min
4memphis highlights DeafConnect
The May/June issue of 4memphis magazine featured an article about DeafConnect by Dr. Kevin Dean, CEO of Momentum Nonprofit Partners. ...
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kimcherry0
May 9, 20223 min
Another pool of potential employees
If you run a business, it’s a safe bet you’re having trouble finding – and keeping – good employees. Attracting and retaining good...
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kimcherry0
Mar 29, 20221 min
CODA Oscars were big wins for the D/deaf community
CODA is the story of a Deaf family with a fishing business in Massachusetts. It’s a simple story about family life that’s beautifully...
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kimcherry0
Mar 6, 20222 min
D/deaf community takes center stage at Super Bowl LVI
The D/deaf community played a starring role in this year’s Super Bowl. For the first time in its 56-year history, all of the Super...
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kimcherry0
Dec 8, 20211 min
Celebrate the holidays with movies featuring Deaf characters
Over the past couple of years it has been hard to find things to celebrate in the midst of the pandemic. But one thing that’s worth...
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kimcherry0
Nov 1, 20214 min
Ben's story
Ben Wagenknecht teaches American Sign Language classes for DeafConnect. Our ASL classes are virtual, so we asked Ben to share a little...
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kimcherry0
Sep 30, 20213 min
A time to celebrate all that is D/deaf
September is Deaf Awareness Month, when the deaf community celebrates its uniqueness and brings awareness, understanding and support to...
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kimcherry0
Aug 30, 20211 min
Intern brings new perspective
Amy Harrison is a senior at The University of Memphis seeking a degree in Psychology with a minor in American Sign Language. She has...
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kimcherry0
Jul 1, 20212 min
Can hearing loss be reversed?
Some types of hearing loss can be reversed. But some types can’t. If you suspect you’re losing your hearing, the first step is to talk...
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kimcherry0
Jun 2, 20212 min
How do D/deaf people communicate?
D/deaf people have two main ways of communicating: lip reading and sign language. Many D/deaf people in the United States communicate...
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kimcherry0
Jun 1, 20211 min
Welcome to our blog
The D/deaf community is a proud, diverse group made up of people who are deaf or hard of hearing and people who care about them. Our...
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