American Sign Language
When Deafness Is Medicalized: Inside the Culture Clash Over Cochlear Implants
Some fear that, by offering deaf people access to sound, so-called bionic ears could spell the end of the culture built around ASL.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Activist Attorney Working to Promote Justice for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
Learn a Language for a Neighbor?
Across borders, language learning follows two main patterns. Neither leaves room for learning a language for the sake of building a community.
Is There a Global Effort to Eradicate Deaf People and Sign Languages?
Exploring subculture in America.