Deaf
Islamist group campaigns against Christian West Bank school over hijab restriction on deaf student
The Popular Movement to Overturn CEDAW claimed that the Ephpheta Paul VI Institute prevented a student from attending classes while wearing an Islamic head covering.
Israeli Grandmaster takes gold at World Deaf Chess Championship, secures spot at Deaflympics
Group of deaf Israeli civilians rescued from heart of Nablus in unusual West Bank incident
Knesset advances bill to recognize Israeli Sign Language as first language of deaf people
'I wanted to serve fully': NGO support program enables young deaf adults to serve in the IDF
Kivunim's program is designed for young adults ages 16-26, and provides ongoing support from high school through enlistment, screening, and placement.
Beyond the Headlines: Moments at Ben-Gurion Airport, the Kotel - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
TAU researchers develop groundbreaking gene therapy to treat hearing, balance disabilities
“These findings highlight the potential of self-complementary AAVs to reduce dose requirements, minimize toxicity, and broaden clinical use of inner-ear therapies," said the head researcher.
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.
