LONDON (AP) — One doesn’t need to know sign language to understand what Michael Connolly feels about his colleagues’ efforts to break down the barriers posed by his deafness. When asked what he ...

Doug Wintemute is a staff writer for Forbes Advisor. After completing his master’s in English at York University, he began his writing career in the higher education space. Over the past decade, Doug ...

We all communicate through words, either by speaking or writing. Very rarely, we use nods, or some simple hand signs to communicate. Unfortunately, there are deaf people in the world who cannot hear ...

If you’re interested in learning sign language, apps are an excellent way to start. They’re a convenient and affordable alternative to classes. Plus, you can use them anywhere at any time, whether you ...

The chief executive of a charity for people with hearing impairments says everyone should learn some basic sign language. Jenni Dawkins from Deafconnect, external, in Northampton, believes people who ...

British Sign Language (BSL) is a method of visual communication, invented in the 1800s primarily used to converse with deaf people. The first time that BSL was documented was in 1644 and recorded in ...