Bridging communication gaps between hearing and hearing-impaired individuals is an important challenge in assistive ...

An Oregon cafe that takes orders in sign language has become a cherished space for the Deaf community, providing a unique ...

The Trump administration is arguing that requiring real-time American Sign Language interpretation of events like White House press briefings “would severely intrude on the President’s prerogative to ...

The White House is making an unusual argument as it resists advocates’ push for sign language interpretation at press briefings conducted by President Donald Trump and press secretary Karoline Leavitt ...

When a grizzly bear attacked a group of fourth- and fifth-graders in western Canada in late November 2025, it sparked more than a rescue effort for the 11 people injured—four with severe injuries.

As part of fighting a lawsuit seeking to force the White House to bring back sign language interpreters at press conferences, the Justice Department has argued such a step would harm Trump’s powers ...

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.

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Among the myriad abilities that humans possess, which ones are uniquely human? Language has been a top candidate at least since ...

There are many types of sign language dialects, just like there are Southern drawls, quick talking East Coasters, and other ...

Exclusive: System more likely to suggest incorrect matches for images of women and Black people Police forces successfully lobbied to use a facial recognition system known to be biased against women, ...