Sign Language

• 8-year-old girl surprises delivery man, who is deaf, with sign language greeting

  'They have built up quite a friendship over these last few weeks,' her mom tweeted.

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  Jul 8, 2020
  
• Emergency funding relief for Okanagan parents of deaf and hard of hearing children

  The 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.

  News

  Jun 12, 2020
  
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• ‘It’s heartbreaking’: Kelowna mom on cutbacks to services for deaf children

  The family says it's been told that lessons will soon be scaled back significantly due to provincial government funding shortfalls.

  News

  May 8, 2020
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• Sign language interpreters a lifeline for deaf community during coronavirus pandemic

  As 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.

  Canada

  May 3, 2020
• Interpreting the crisis: Saskatchewan’s deaf community hopes for continued inclusion

  For many, the newfound ubiquity of interpreters in Canadian media is a long time coming.

  Features

  Apr 27, 2020
• Coronavirus: Sign language interpreter providing important service during Ontario news conferences

  Christopher Desloges is a sign language interpreter and he has been standing alongside Premier Doug Ford during the daily COVID-19 updates from Queen’s Park.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2020
• Kids with hearing impairments sign Christmas wishes to Santa in Calgary

  Smiles abounded as children with hearing impairments shared a special visit with Old Saint Nick in Calgary on Saturday.

  Dec 14, 2019
• ‘They are hurting him’: Newfoundland family fights for education equality

  The family has filed a human rights complaint, saying their 8-year-old son is being denied a quality inclusive education with minimal support available.

  Education

  Nov 2, 2019
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• Sign language interpreter steals the show from ‘world’s fastest’ rapper

  Concert interpreter Amber Galloway Gallego showed off her signing skills by keeping up with Twista, the world's fastest rapper.

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  Aug 20, 2019
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• New program in Saskatoon having positive impact on deaf and hard of hearing preschoolers

  The program, Children Communicating, Connecting and in Community, is operated by Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and is aimed at reducing communication barriers.

  Education

  Dec 11, 2018