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Deaf News
White House to provide ASL interpreters for all press briefings
"On Monday afternoon, the White House announced that they would provide ASL interpreters for all of its press briefings as a part of its commitment to accessibility and inclusion."
Two Deaf Students talk about Voting For The First Time
Looking back on Deaf News stories in 2020
"Let’s look back on the biggest Deaf News stories in 2020."
"Shayla Rochette and Austin Eaton were two of the new voters who cast ballots on election day."
Bay Area Deaf Arts exhibition
Captain Andrea M. Hall, a Coda
"Here is more information about Captain Andrea M. Hall, who signed the Pledge of Allegiance during the inauguration of Joe Biden. Hall is the fire captain in Fulton County, Georgia, and is the first African American female in the role."
Train Go Sorry
"Train Go Sorry is an ASL web series put together by Matt Ott. It is about an aspiring deaf performer in New York City who is working on his relationship with hearing-abled Jess. Train Go Sorry stars JW Guido and Jacqueline Keeley. It is streaming on Amazon Prime, YouTube, and Vimeo."
A Maryland University will offer a Deaf studies minor
"Maryland’s Salisbury University is adding a deaf studies minor to be housed in its School of Social Work and Modern Languages and Intercultural Studies Department."
Two Years Ago: Kitty O'Neil Dies
"Professional stuntwoman Kitty O'Neil died two years ago (Nov. 2, 2018) from pneumonia at the age of 72. Among other things, the deaf daredevil set a record for land speed by a female driver in 1976. It was in Oregon's Alvord Desert that Kitty hit 512 miles per hour."
"There is a virtual art gallery experience called the “Bay Area Deaf Arts” that is curated by Antoine Hunter, who is deaf and an internationally acclaimed dancer and advocate. The exhibit opened yesterday and continues through February 21."