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silentgrapevine June 8, 2018

The Advantages of Learning ASL

silentgrapevine June 8, 2018

Whatever career path you have chosen, knowing American Sign Language (ASL) has to be a plus. In every walk of life there are people with hearing difficulties, and having someone they can…

Thomsen Young February 10, 2018

What you should know about Education and Reform Act of 2017 (HR 620)

Thomsen Young February 10, 2018

Last September, National Association of the Deaf announced that the Education and Reform Act of 2017 is an “alarming bill that would weaken the protection we have under the ADA”. The proposed…

silentgrapevine February 1, 2017

Should Super Bowl LI National Anthem be shown in split screen between Luke Bryan and Kriston Lee Pumphrey?

silentgrapevine February 1, 2017

Last week, we learned that Kriston Lee Pumphrey and Country Superstar singer Luke Bryan were selected by NFL and Pepsi-Co to sing/sign at Super Bowl LI for the National Anthem. The Silent…

Thomsen Young January 17, 2017

Exclusive Interview with Vaibhav Kothari

Thomsen Young January 17, 2017

Vaibhav Kothari is pursuing a Master of Business Administrations (MBA), June 2017 with Daniels College of Business at Denver University in Denver. He has obtained two degrees – Bachelor of Science (BSc.)…

silentgrapevine June 10, 2016

Baltimore Sun's Business and Civic Hall of Fame honoree: Nancy S. Grasmick

silentgrapevine June 10, 2016

A lot of people thought Nancy S. Grasmick would never retire. A couple of governors wished she would. But when Dr. Grasmick finally stepped down from her job as Maryland schools chief…

silentgrapevine June 9, 2016

DCARA Introduces New ED

silentgrapevine June 9, 2016

Today, at the Deaf Community Center in San Leandro, CA, DCARA introduces their new Executive Director. DCARA invited the public to their launch party to come and meet their new Executive Director…

silentgrapevine June 4, 2016

Campaign to save Cornwall's last deaf centre

silentgrapevine June 4, 2016

Comments (0) Campaigners have launched a crowdfunding bid to save Cornwall’s last centre for the deaf from closure.Cornwall Deaf Centre in Camborne could fold unless financial support is found to help contend with…

silentgrapevine May 31, 2016

My View, Charlotte Taylor: Town holds its own in business arena

silentgrapevine May 31, 2016

06:28 Wednesday 01 June 2016 Doncaster is a great place to do business – I feel that I can say that with a real sense of authority after a decade of doing…

silentgrapevine May 30, 2016

Deaf-mute woman raped; no medical exam conducted for six days

silentgrapevine May 30, 2016

A deaf and dumb woman, who was allegedly raped in Bamni village in Sironcha tehsil of the district some days back, could not undergo a medical examination for six days due to…

silentgrapevine May 27, 2016

My Week: Pugnacious Polonsky's pleas fall on deaf ears in a London court

silentgrapevine May 27, 2016

My colleagues here often accuse me, perhaps rightly, of having an unhealthy “obsession” about the legal battles of eastern European oligarchs. Well, maybe I have, but there’s method in my madness. My…

silentgrapevine May 26, 2016

Award winning restaurant adds new ingredient to customer service

silentgrapevine May 26, 2016

Thursday 26th May 2016 – 10:49am Staff from Hawksmoor restaurant have been learning BSL signs to help them communicate with each other across the restaurant floor and improve their communication skills with…

silentgrapevine May 25, 2016

RIT receives grant to develop new app for deaf students

silentgrapevine May 25, 2016

Rochester Business Journal May 25, 2016 The National Science Foundation awarded more than $800,000 to the Rochester Institute of Technology to develop a new mobile app curriculum tailored for deaf and hard…

silentgrapevine May 24, 2016

VA Secretary Bob McDonald Slammed for 'Tone-Deaf' Comparison to Disneyland

silentgrapevine May 24, 2016

Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald speaks at a breakfast with reporters on May 23. Christian Science Monitor “These wait times can be a life or death matter for our veterans.…

silentgrapevine May 16, 2016

An Advocate for the Deaf Among CSUN's Outstanding Grads to be Recognized at Honors …

silentgrapevine May 16, 2016

Wendy Palatino has been working toward a more equitable world for the Deaf community since she was a teenager. The 24-year-old California State University, Northridge double major in linguistics and Deaf studies started to…

silentgrapevine May 16, 2016

An Advocate for the Deaf Among CSUN’s Outstanding Grads to be Recognized at Honors …

silentgrapevine May 16, 2016

Wendy Palatino has been working toward a more equitable world for the Deaf community since she was a teenager. The 24-year-old California State University, Northridge double major in linguistics and Deaf studies started to…

silentgrapevine May 13, 2016

Rajan turns deaf ear to Swamy's criticism, shows interest in 2nd term

silentgrapevine May 13, 2016

London: Indicating his interest in a second term as Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Raghuram Rajan on May 13 said he has enjoyed every moment of the job but there is…

silentgrapevine May 8, 2016

Halmann Vella supports deaf sssociation

silentgrapevine May 8, 2016

Members of the Deaf People Association Malta with Joseph Tabone and other members of management. Halmann Vella Ltd, producer of traditional patterned tiles, will be donating 5c to the Deaf Association Malta…

silentgrapevine May 5, 2016

New 'i-belt' invention a breakthrough for Deaf community

silentgrapevine May 5, 2016

Press Release – Auckland Deaf Society A new prototype device unveiled at an international engineering design competition held in Auckland not only helps Deaf people in emergency situations but also in their…

silentgrapevine May 4, 2016

Llanelli business becomes season sponsor for schoolboy hoping to be first deaf Formula 1 driver

silentgrapevine May 4, 2016

Comments (0) A LLANELLI business will be backing south Wales schoolboy Caleb McDuff as he gets behind the wheel in this year’s MSA Bambino Karting Championship. Spotless Recruitment has become a season sponsor…

silentgrapevine May 3, 2016

Philip Cross: Ontario's staggering 380000 regulations are warping the way business runs

silentgrapevine May 3, 2016

The mindset behind detailed regulations reflects a distrust of human beings The growing intrusion of the provincial government into the economy does not stop at taxes and spending. In Ontario, especially, regulation…

silentgrapevine April 28, 2016

Pubs asked to turn down the music for deaf customers

silentgrapevine April 28, 2016

The Association of Teachers of Lipreading to Adults (ATLA) said although this approach may not seem conducive to creating the right ambience for diners on a night out, it could help reinforce…

silentgrapevine April 27, 2016

Overnight Tech: Business data deals on FCC agenda

silentgrapevine April 27, 2016

LEDE: Thursday brings the April open meeting of the Federal Communications Commission. The big-ticket item on Thursday’s agenda is a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would move the commission closer to creating…

Thomsen Young November 20, 2015

City of Portland now requires closed caption during business hours!

Thomsen Young November 20, 2015

The city of Portland has now announced today that all business are required to have closed caption on during business hours and cannot be turned off during business hours. This legislation/ordinance is…

silentgrapevine June 14, 2012

The 10 Most Useful iPad Apps for the Deaf (2012)

silentgrapevine June 14, 2012

The iPhone has been hugely useful for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. As a smartphone with an enormous library of applications, a number exist to better facilitate communication and make it possible…

Thomsen Young July 1, 2011

The Top 10 Android Apps for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (2011)

Thomsen Young July 1, 2011

The Android has been hugely useful for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. As a smartphone with an enormous library of applications, a number exist to better facilitate communication and make it possible…

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