The deaf blacksmith who married in 1576 – and the history of sign as a legal language

The medieval church’s acknowledgement that signs were equivalent to a spoken language was transformative for deaf people.
BroadwayWorld

Deaf West Theatre Partners with Disney Animation for ASL Musical Sequences

On April 27, in celebration of National Deaf History Month, Disney+ will debut Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language, created in collaboration with Los Angeles’ Tony Award-winning Deaf West ...

Signs and Safari at CALM Zoo to honor National ASL Day, Deaf History Month

The second annual Signs and Safari at the California Living Museum is set to take place in March in honor of Deaf History Month and National American Sign Language Day. The event is scheduled from 9 a ...
Los Angeles Times

These 3 Disney movie songs, animated with sign language, are headed to Disney+

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. “Songs in Sign Language” will feature three songs from recent Disney movies ...
Variety

‘The Simpsons’ Makes History With First Deaf Voice Actor and Use of American Sign Language (EXCLUSIVE)

When “The Simpsons” creative team decided to use American Sign Language in this Sunday’s episode, there was one hitch: The show’s animated characters have only four fingers. “That was a little tricky, ...
Hartford Courant

This cafe takes orders in sign language. It’s cherished by the Deaf community

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 ...