Category Archives: Deaf news

iPhone 4 to Get First Mobile Video Relay Service for Deaf Users

Apple’s face-to-face video chat for the iPhone 4, FaceTime, has been the word on the lips of many people recently, for reasons from its touching commercials. But beyond showing off haircuts and braces, the service is creating a lot of … Continue reading

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What can causes Deafness in Cats

What Causes Deafness in Cats? Deafness in cats can come from many problems. Although we often associate it with old age, and may even be unaware that a cat is going deaf, some are born deaf and others develop hearing … Continue reading

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A sign of inspiration

Ashley Beghtel advocates deaf culture by sharing her own life experience Miss Deaf America is an ambassador, a spokeswoman and a role model. Next year, she may also be a University alumna. Next summer, Ashley Beghtel, a senior in the … Continue reading

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Fred had to hide to avoid being sent to deaf school

Sunderland-15 September 2007-A deaf-mute man whose parents hid him so the authorities couldn’t send him away is celebrating his 90th birthday. When Fred was young, education bosses decided the best place for him was a boarding school 200 miles from … Continue reading

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Deaf Awareness Week begins

CICERO, N.Y. — The only organization in Central New York that serves deaf and hearing impaired children year-round kicked off Deaf Awareness Week with a dinner Saturday night. The organization is called Whole Me and the theme of the week … Continue reading

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