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Calgary police roll out ASL mobile app to connect with deaf, hard-of-hearing citizensThe CPS is partnering with Deaf and Hear Alberta to provide officers with ASL interpreters through a mobile app, within 30 seconds.CanadaJul 12, 2023
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Montreal Deaf communities lack ‘basic human right,’ call on government to step inThere are growing calls for the provincial government to step in after a temporary freeze on ASL interpreters in Quebec, to the detriment of those in the Deaf community.CanadaMar 15, 2023
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All deaf Regina cast producing ‘first of its kind’ short filmThere's no other film like it in all of western Canada and maybe even across the country.EntertainmentAug 1, 2021
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Ontario high schools can offer sign language classes in SeptemberEducation Minister Stephen Lecce says school boards will have the chance to offer second-language courses in both American Sign Language(ASL) and Langue des signes quebecoise(LSQ).CanadaMar 11, 2021
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Black American Sign Language (BASL): Black Deaf Canadians seek more research, support for communityIn the U.S., Black American Sign Language (BASL) has a rich and interesting history, however, Black Deaf Canadians are demanding more research to be done for their own community.PerspectivesFeb 1, 2021
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Emergency funding relief for Okanagan parents of deaf and hard of hearing childrenThe one-time emergency grant means that outreach services for Okanagan children who are deaf or hard of hearing will not be scaled back for at least another year.NewsJun 12, 2020
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‘It’s heartbreaking’: Kelowna mom on cutbacks to services for deaf childrenThe family says it's been told that lessons will soon be scaled back significantly due to provincial government funding shortfalls.NewsMay 8, 2020
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Sign language interpreters a lifeline for deaf community during coronavirus pandemicAs the Canadian Association of the Deaf notes on its dedicated coronavirus page, the physical distancing rules in place because of the pandemic can mean less social support for deaf people.CanadaMay 3, 2020
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Interpreting the crisis: Saskatchewan’s deaf community hopes for continued inclusionFor many, the newfound ubiquity of interpreters in Canadian media is a long time coming.FeaturesApr 27, 2020
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Kids with hearing impairments sign Christmas wishes to Santa in CalgarySmiles abounded as children with hearing impairments shared a special visit with Old Saint Nick in Calgary on Saturday.Dec 14, 2019
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