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Change is in the air, and with a new administration comes a wave of policy shifts that have already impacted language access for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. One of the biggest conversations happening right now is around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). While DEI initiatives are often discussed in terms of race, […]

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have made significant strides in various fields, including language translation and interpretation. One area of particular interest is the translation of American Sign Language (ASL), a complex visual language used by the signing community. As AI technologies continue to evolve, a pressing question arises: Can AI […]

There’s a conversation many people are missing—sometimes literally. It’s the connection between hearing health and mental health. And when it’s not talked about, the consequences can be profound. Hearing loss is more than just a physical condition. It touches every corner of a person’s life, often in quiet, intangible ways. From strained relationships to growing […]

Let’s ask the hard question: What happens to language access when we, as a society, step back from prioritizing equity and inclusion? What happens when we shrink our commitment to human rights, to access, to connection? The answer isn’t abstract. It’s being lived. It’s painful. And for many in the Deaf and hard of hearing […]