"They have the opportunity to learn about deaf culture, use of technical devices in a "hearing" world and acquire basic knowledge of American Sign Language. ... [...] more »

This week, the fairgrounds are home to the 12th Biennial National Campvention of the Deaf, a traveling RV/camping rally cosponsored this year by Indiana ... [...] more »

“Deafness is called the invisible disability. Many deaf people suffer from isolation and mental health issues. I don't want that to happen to young people ... [...] more »

Poker is become extremely popular with the deaf. [...] more »

"My goal is to perform the illusion show the same way I did when I could hear and then, at the end, I tell the audience I'm deaf," Sandler said. ... and more » [...] more »

Georgia cowboy Clint Thomas is one of 15 tie-down ropers who qualified for the International Finals Rodeo. He is like the other cowboys. He loves to rodeo. He loves to rope. He wants to be a world champion someday. But the 24-year-old IFR rookie also is different than the rest. He is deaf. Thomas has been deaf since birth, but it hasn’t prevented him doing what he loves and doing it well. [...] more »

A DEAF man from Crawley is heading to the South Pole as part of daring expedition. [...] more »

ADVENTUROUS student Tim Smith is taking to the skies as a pilot - despite being born deaf. Adopted Tim, now 19, of Lumpsey Close, Brotton, contracted a rare ... and more » [...] more »

Allison Becker was one of the more memorable auditioners from Phoenix. She danced a contemporary solo but here's the catch, she's deaf. She wants to be a role model for other deaf dancers and show them that it is possible. [...] more »

Chu Lee is fully deaf. He doesn’t read lips. His flight instructor, Dominick Moyer, doesn’t know sign language. But the two have a natural communication style that allows them to work together seemingly effortlessly in the cockpit. A quick thumbs-up, a nod, a note, or a finger point translates flawlessly into a takeoff, heading change, slip, or other maneuver. [...] more »

M.G.L.Q Deaf Tour Assistance, whose initials were taken after her full name, is a travel and tours agency Gilda put up in February 2004. It caters to deaf tourists here and abroad, who want to experience Filipino hospitality and culture. Gilda’s tours offer services similar to what other agencies would offer regular tourists. [...] more »

1st Australian Deaf Poker Championship 2009 PokerNetwork Many thanks to Sokong Kim and Deaf Poker Australia for providing the following article regarding the recent Australian Deaf Poker Championships. ... [...] more »

Farkas is one of the handful of deaf pilots who came to Manitowoc for the annual fly-in of the Deaf Pilots Association. [...] more »

A group of motorcycle riders with the Deaf Bikers of America are scheduled to leave Springfield this morning during a cross-country ride on Route 66. ... [...] more »

Carl and Lisa Callsen of Manitowoc co-organized and will be hosting the 16th annual Deaf Pilots Association Fly-In 2009 at the Manitowoc County Airport, 1815 Freedom Way, from July 30 through Aug. 6. [...] more »