Mastering American Sign Language is much more than memorizing gestures, volunteer instructor Sheila Johnstone says. The language is practically an art form. “It’s so expressive that it’s almost ...

That’s the first thing a senior American Sign Language lecturer said when I asked her how she felt about her compensation from Penn. I’ve taken ASL at Penn for the past year. Learning how to sign and ...

Four years ago, Ruth Whitacre took the first American Sign Language class at Southeast Community College. Today, Whittaker is wrapping up an American Sign Language interpreting degree at Augustana ...

Inside a typical SoulCycle studio, a rider will find booming music, energetic instructors, and plenty of stationary bikes. Every other Wednesday at the Dedham location, there’s a new addition: ...

Gone are the days when people who couldn't hear were labeled "deaf and dumb" or "deaf mute." Deaf people today have better chances for education and job opportunities, thanks in part to improvements ...