An estimated half a million Americans with hearing impairments use American Sign Language (ASL) every day. But ASL has one shortcoming: While it allows people who are deaf to communicate with one ...

There’s a new, one-of-a-kind student organization on campus, and it’s a good sign for the deaf community. The Deaf-Hearing Club had its inaugural meeting on Aug. 24 and is currently the only student ...

It seems that one of the most popular languages in the United States is not one that is spoken at all. According to the Modern Language Association, as of 2016, American Sign Language ranks just ...

Los Angeles schools will now teach both American Sign Language and spoken English to younger students. The policy change is meant to correct a history of suppressing ASL. But some say it goes too far.

ASL interpreters support students with hearing-related disabilities by listening in class and translating lectures and discussions into American Sign Language. They may also translate the student's ...

Starting Tuesday, deaf and hard-of-hearing riders can connect instantly with a live American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter ...

Megan Goncher describes some days in her life as a dream where she can see everything going on around her, but she cannot hear or communicate with anyone. This scenario is what Goncher, a 26-year-old ...

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has added American Sign Language services, increasing access to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. For now, callers must dial (800) 273-8255 from their ...

GREENDALE, Wis. - Word is spreading about an offering at Greendale High School that’s opening up a new world for students. "It really changed my whole life plan," junior Julia Gnadt said. Gnadt is now ...

Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf is learning American Sign Language and using it in his touchdown celebrations. We hear from his ASL instructor. When the Seattle Seahawks take on the Philadelphia Eagles ...