Matt Hay’s hearing was never good. Born with Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors to arise on nerves, especially those located in the spine. Matts tumors affect his balance and hearing until one malicious one causes his deafness. Born and raised in Indiana, Matt relates his story and how the…
I wasn’t a bit surprised when my ASL teacher won an Academy Award for best supporting actor.
Looking for a stocking stuffer? No gifts are better than books for those special someones in your life.
This biography about Dr. Martin Luther King is a great springboard for students beginning to study about the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
If boredom seeps in during the pandemic, here are six books that may interest you.
Deaf History Month runs from March 13-April 15. Read to find out why.
Karen Carpenter was one of the most listened to vocalists of the 1970s. What happened to shorten this talented singers life at the age of 32?
Historically, deaf people have been pretty much ignored by the hearing community. The general feeling has been, “They’re just too difficult to communicate with, so why bother?” However, throughout history, many deaf people have made a name for themselves, and in spite of their hearing impairment, they have stood out and contributed their skills for…
Why is February Black History Month and not March or April? Historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson initially called Black History Month “Negro History Week.” The son of former slaves, Woodson was one of the first African-Americans to receive a doctorate degree from Harvard University. Woodson made it his life’s work to make sure Black…
Audiologists acknowledge four levels of deafness—mild, moderate, severe, and profound. Author Cece Bell is severely to profoundly deaf. At the age of four she contracted meningitis, robbing her of most of her hearing. When she started public school, Cece was mainstreamed into a regular classroom. She knew she was different from the other kids due…