The Minister of Social Services on the Healthcare Scandals: 'It Affects Us'
Sweden's Minister of Social Services, Camilla Waltersson Grönvall, acknowledges the need for improved patient safety after meeting with the Deaf Association regarding the lack of sign language interpreters in hospitals.
Sign Language News
The article provides an overview of sign language news broadcasts in Estonia.
Sign Language News
The article discusses the importance and availability of sign language news in Estonia.
Danish Deaf Association: Sign Language Interpreting for Press Conferences
During the pandemic, press conferences with critical information were sign language interpreted, but now this service has largely disappeared, according to officials from the Danish Deaf Association, who argue that deaf individuals are now missing out on important crisis and preparedness information like the rest of the population.
Sign Language News
A news update from Estonia focusing on sign language news services.
Norway: Sign language may become an elective in secondary school
Norway's proposal to make sign language an elective subject in secondary schools is met with criticism from the Norwegian Deaf Association, which argues for its inclusion on par with Nynorsk to ensure all students learn the basics.
Sign Language to be Mother Tongue Education in Copenhagen
Hearing children of deaf parents in Copenhagen will receive mother tongue education in sign language, according to a decision by a political majority in the Children and Youth Committee.
Mindy Drapsa's Medal Joy: "The Feeling of Unreality Lingers"
Mindy Drapsa expresses her happiness and disbelief after receiving a medal from the king at a ceremony in Stockholm, reflecting on the positivity from the deaf community and her work at Riksteatern.
20-year-old Carl Oscar Malm founded Finland's first school for the deaf in 1846 – revolutionized the lives of the deaf
Carl Oscar Malm is celebrated for establishing Finland's first school for the deaf, greatly improving educational access for the deaf community.
Day of Icelandic Sign Language Celebrated
The Day of Icelandic Sign Language was marked with celebrations highlighting its importance and cultural significance.
Shopkeeper sexually abused hearing-impaired indigenous girl in Oaxaca
A 56-year-old shopkeeper was arrested for sexually abusing a nine-year-old deaf indigenous girl in Santa María Chilchotla, Oaxaca.
Deaths: His hands helped the deaf community of the Marajó archipelago
Fabrício Balieiro, a pioneering deaf educator and interpreter in the Marajó archipelago, dedicated 24 years to promoting Brazilian Sign Language and empowering the local deaf community through social assistance programs.
Celimar Rivera, sign language interpreter for Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl: You have to add your ‘flow’
According to Puerto Rican sociologist Hiram Guadalupe, Bad Bunny has established himself as a pioneer in singing in Spanish at the Super Bowl, and sign language interpreter Celimar Rivera will convey this universal message of fraternity to the deaf community during the performance.
Application for Learning Sign Language Free for All Users
In Varaždin, the application 'Znakovni.hr' for learning and managing Croatian sign language was introduced, aimed at supporting the deaf and hard-of-hearing community and is available for free to all users.
Deaf people find their voice in front of the camera and on stage: "We cannot be a trend; we are people with feelings and needs"
The article discusses the representation and challenges faced by the deaf community in various societal settings, highlighted through a fictional narrative that mirrors real-life experiences in Spanish hospitals and other public spaces.