More than 70 million deaf or hard-of-hearing people globally use sign language, but there's an acute shortage of interpreters. Silence Speaks is a British startup that wants to bridge that gap with an ...

Usually, ordering coffee means raised voices at the counter — cashiers calling out, customers leaning in, everyone talking over each other to decide between this or that. It’s a noisy ritual familiar ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon cafe that takes orders in sign language has become a cherished space for the Deaf community, providing a unique gathering place as well as employment for those who are ...

Why The Day Matters: The International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) is observed every year today, September 23, following the United Nations’ declaration to highlight the rights and identity of the ...

In a major push towards inclusive education and accessibility, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), the Disabled People’s Organisation of Bhutan (DPOB), and the Wangsel Institute ...