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Knesset advances bill to recognize Israeli Sign Language as first language of deaf people
The bill would formally recognize Israeli Sign Language while maintaining the status of other sign languages used in Israel. It would also require the state to preserve, develop, and promote ISL.
'I wanted to serve fully': NGO support program enables young deaf adults to serve in the IDF
Beyond the Headlines: Moments at Ben-Gurion Airport, the Kotel - opinion
TAU researchers develop groundbreaking gene therapy to treat hearing, balance disabilities
Nagish acquires sign.mt to advance AI research in sign language accessibility
Nagish announced acquision of sign.mt, an AI company revolutionizing accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
WATCH: First deaf Israeli rabbi signs his feelings of inclusion at international Chabad conference
The only certified deaf rabbi in Israel and one of just four in the world, Soudakoff has dedicated his life to creating a more inclusive Jewish community.
A balm for our ears and heart: Art helping heal trauma in the deaf community
A German-Israeli multidisciplinary art project that works with deaf performers at the Na Laga’at Festival for Groundbreaking Arts offers some healing from our trauma.
Na Laga’at Center marks Int’l Sign Languages Day with performance of ‘The Little Prince’
Directed by Yaara Reshef Nahor, actors Yaroslav Bernatsky and Shoval Ben Zeev will depict the fable about the prince who sought a friend among the stars using Israeli Sign Language (ISL).
First deaf Miss South Africa crowned amid controversy over finalist's heritage
Mia le Roux, the first deaf Miss South Africa, won despite controversy surrounding Chidimma Adetshina, who withdrew amid xenophobic backlash.
Apple introduces eye-tracking technology for iPhone control
Apple unveils new eye-tracking technology to help users with physical disabilities navigate their devices without touch.
Emergency customer service for 700k deaf and hard of hearing
Sign Now's innovative app connects the deaf community with service providers, ensuring real-time video call access to interpreters for 700,000 deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Hearing aids reduce the risk of death - study
Hearing loss is very common, affecting an estimated 1·6 billion people around the world, and its prevalence is expected to increase to 2.5 billion by 2050.
Self-trained guide cat for disabled woman wins UK award
2-year-old Zebby won an award for his efforts in supporting his 66-year-old deaf owner.
Listen closely: Cleaning your ears with cotton buds can cause irreversible damage
Earwax acts as a protective barrier, safeguarding the ear canal against harmful viruses and bacteria.
Bats suffering from hearing loss can teach us about age-related hearing loss in people
The researchers found that the bats’ sense of hearing does in fact deteriorate with age, but at a relatively slow rate compared to humans and other mammals.
