Oklahoma woman says she was refused service at fast food restaurant because she’s deaf
An Oklahoma woman says she was refused service at a metro Burger King because she’s deaf. Rachel Hollis says she was stopping to get food after taking her two sons to hockey practice. “I had my order ready, I had it typed on my phone. I do that often when I go through...
Arrow Electronics in Asia Pacific Hosts Family Day to Foster Community Involvement
DENVER, Aug. 21 /CSRwire/ – Arrow Electronics hosted a Family Day at its Hong Kong headquarters to raise awareness about local nonprofits and cultivate community involvement. The Hong Kong Association of the Deaf, the Deaf Café and The Life Workshop participated...
“DeafSpace” – Architecture that works for the deaf community
Members of the deaf community often struggle in buildings and spaces designed for hearing people, unaware of fire alarms or people knocking on doors. However, architects at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. are creating spaces that break down those barriers....
Burning Man Sued by Deaf Men After Dropping Interpreters Program
Burning Man is being sued by two deaf California men who say the annual celebration of art and radical community has failed to accommodate the needs of the hearing impaired. The men say they want Burning Man “to cease unlawful discriminatory practices and implement...