By: Esther Choi More than 90 percent of deaf children are born to hearing parents. Following the newborn hearing screening, when presenting the news that their child has a hearing loss most doctors start the conversation with, “I’m sorry.” The… Read More “Hearing loss is Deaf gain.”

July 26 is celebrated as National Disability Independence Day.  On this day, we look back and celebrate the passage of a civil rights act that banned discrimination against people with disabilities. Thirty-two years ago on July 26, 1990, President George… Read More “National Disability Independence Day – Looking Back and Looking Forward”

I just picked up my flight ticket in the airport. I walked to the gate, excited for my travel to England. I was so excited to watch new movies on the plane. I hadn’t watched any new movies recently. Finally… Read More “Why Closed Captions are Important”