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…
Our Way offers a network of support services for the Deaf.
Rachel Zemach, a Deaf educator, encounters challengers who know nothing about educating a deaf child, but all the power to inflict damages that can last a life-time.
The Lip Reader is celebrating its second publication anniversary behind wonderful reviews.
Deaf Utopia: A Memoir—and a Love Letter to a Way of Life is a New York Times best seller by Nyle DiMarco, a model, actor, and Deaf activist. His 331-page memoir is an eye-opener for people unfamiliar with the Deaf experience and Deaf culture. Unlike most deaf children born to hearing parents, the author and his…
The Deaf community has been marginalized too long by Audism and Surdophobia. Understanding these issues yields tolerance.
Six books on deafness are reviewed by Pop for your summer reading and help you navigate and understand the deaf experience.
We can repair the world through social action and social justice: Tikkun Olam.
Why are we here? It’s a complex question, but for the simple answer: to help each other like the families of developmentally delayed athletes.
We know a lot about Black Americans with normal hearing, but what about Black Deaf Americans? Learn more…