Deaf culture

'Rent' Is Returning To New York — And In A Completely Different Way

A one-night staging of Jonathan Larson's beloved musical will feature a full cast of deaf performers using ASL.
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I'm Deaf And I Have 'Perfect' Speech. Here's Why It's Actually A Nightmare.

Pointing at the menu, I accidentally let the word "soup" slip out to the server and our delightful meal goes straight downhill.
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Now Is A Great Time To Teach Your Kid About What It's Like To Be Deaf

'CODA,' a film about living with deafness, just won the Oscar for best motion picture. These books can show children more about what life is like for deaf and hard of hearing people.
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'CODA' Wins Top SAG Award: 'We Deaf Actors Can Work Just Like Anybody Else'

The film triumphed over “Belfast,” “Don’t Look Up,” “House of Gucci” and “King Richard” in a major win for disability representation in Hollywood.
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Troy Kotsur Makes History As First Deaf Actor To Win A SAG Award

The "CODA" star's win now makes him the unofficial front-runner for an Academy Award next month.
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Deaf Students Share How To Sign 'Donald Trump' And It's Hilariously Unflattering

In a clip for Netflix’s docu-series “Deaf U,” students say that getting a sign name in American Sign Language is an honor ... even if it’s a burn.
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Being Deaf Can Feel Isolating. Even More So During A Global Pandemic.

"I’ve been socially distancing since I was in elementary school."
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I'm Not Deaf But I'm Not Hearing. Where Do I Belong?

I've always wanted to be a part of both worlds, but I don't fully fit in with either.
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Starbucks Opens First Deaf-Friendly Store With Warm Greetings In Sign Language

The company’s first “signing store” in the United States encourages all customers to speak in ASL.
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Is The 'Deaf-Friendly' Starbucks Just Venti-Sized Othering?

Let's talk about why everyone was so quick to celebrate.
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