Deaf Community

• Montreal Deaf communities lack ‘basic human right,’ call on government to step in

  There 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.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2023
  
• Montreal Deaf community speaks out about lack of access to English interpreters

  Members of Montreal's Deaf community are speaking out after services for American Sign Language interpreters have been temporarily suspended because of a lack of funding.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2023
  
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• Regina theatre production hopes to educate audiences about deaf experience

  A new local production, The Madcap Misadventures of Mustafa, shares the story of artist Mustafa Alabssi as he navigates through life as a deaf person.

  Entertainment

  Jun 16, 2022
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• Black American Sign Language (BASL): Black Deaf Canadians seek more research, support for community

  In 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.

  Perspectives

  Feb 1, 2021
• Syrian refugee, deaf actor from Regina stars in new Netflix series

  A young actor from Regina is catching the attention of Hollywood with his story of overcoming adversity as a deaf Syrian refugee.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2019
• Regina theatre group needs 14K to perform in first-ever deaf theatre festival in Alta.

  The play was created and performed by members of Regina's deaf community. Performers use miming, puppetry and American Sign Language as their mode of storytelling.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2016
• Toronto play makes unique appeal to hearing impaired audiences

  “Ultrasound”, a new play from deaf Canadian playwright Adam Pottle, uses unique storytelling methods to help convey the narrative to a deaf audience.

  Entertainment

  May 12, 2016