Universal design is the intentional fabrication of the environment to allow it to be accessed by all people. This is not specific to the deaf or hard of hearing; it also includes senior citizens and ...

Design lessons from the deaf New universal design guidelines consider how people who communicate with sign language use and modify spaces. Written by Sun Kim, Contributor March 27, 2012, 10:33 p.m. PT ...

The DeafSpace Institute at Gallaudet has documented over 150 elements of DeafSpace, which it defines as “a unique spatial awareness and means for modifying the environment” practiced by deaf ...

However, this is definitely not all. As mentioned, there are so many aspects, ways of life, communication methods, languages, preferences, cultures, identities and so much more making up the deaf ...

In addition, there will be online challenges leading up to the live auction for participants to experience first-hand what it’s like to live with hearing loss as well as a T-shirt design contest.

As a major expansion project is expected to begin soon at the Washington School for the Deaf, design crews have been taking the time to engage with faculty and students on how the construction will go ...

NTID and The Strong have partnered to celebrate Deaf Awareness Month. On Sunday, March 20, students from NTID’s Department of American Sign Language and Interpreting Education will provide ASL ...

RIT/NTID will host several events taking place during the seven days of workshops, entertainment and awards planned for this year’s Deaf Awareness Week in Rochester, Sept. 23-29. The event is being ...

Across the Army, about 280 civilian employees are deaf while another 2,100 are hard of hearing, and the Army is providing new technology to ensure they can do their jobs.

Deaf Awareness Month, observed in September, has become a traditional celebration locally and worldwide, passed down through generations and celebrated annually. Traditions help create a sense of ...