Deaf culture

Gallaudet University Director of Storytelling and Alumna Storm Smith Named to Ad Age's Prestigious "40 Under 40" List; Honored as Marketing and Media Trailblazer

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gallaudet University Director of Storytelling and alumna Storm Smith has been named to Ad Age's 2023 40 Under 40, the university announced today. Gallaudet University is the leading university in the world for deaf and hard of hearing students.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gallaudet University Director of Storytelling and alumna Storm Smith has been named to Ad Age's 2023 40 Under 40 , the university announced today.
  • Gallaudet University is the leading university in the world for deaf and hard of hearing students.
  • Ad Age's annual 40 Under 40 is a prestigious list honoring marketing and media trailblazers who have made significant contributions to the worlds of media, technology, advertising, or marketing within the last year.
  • Ad Age is a leading global media brand for an influential audience of decision makers and disruptors across the marketing and media landscape.

Equality important for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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Communication, she said, is key and people who are Deaf want and deserve equity in every aspect of day-to-day living.

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  • Communication, she said, is key and people who are Deaf want and deserve equity in every aspect of day-to-day living.
  • DeafBlind Ontario Services providesan array of services to people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, non-verbal and deafblind that are customized to individuals' unique needs, methods of communication, and goals to enrich their lives.
  • Downey was born Deaf to hearing parents and grew up in Downeyville a community named after her family.
  • Learn more about DeafBlind Ontario Services and join in Celebrating Thriving Deaf Communities during this year's International Week of Deaf People.

International Week of Deaf People- Doug Disraeli D.D.S. Teams Up with Individuals from the Deaf Community to Give Dental Tips to Providers

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Monday, September 6, 2021
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In observance of International Week of Deaf People on September 20-26, 2021, Doug Disraeli D.D.S.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In observance of International Week of Deaf People on September 20-26, 2021, Doug Disraeli D.D.S.
  • collaborates with individuals in the Deaf Community to develop helpful tips to serve this unique population of people who are deaf and hard of hearing.
  • The International Week of Deaf People strives to promote the human rights of people who are deaf while gathering, becoming united, and showing unity to the rest of the world.
  • DENTAL PRACTICE: Offering cosmetic dentistry, implant, restorative, and general dentistry throughout San Diego, Doug Disraeli, D.D.S.

iXblue announces strategic partnership with RDML Tim Gallaudet to strengthen its growing presence in the U.S.

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- iXblue, Inc. and iXblue Defense Systems announced today that they have formed a strategic partnership with Rear Admiral (RDML) Timothy Gallaudet through his marine technology consulting agency, Ocean STL Consulting .

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- iXblue, Inc. and iXblue Defense Systems announced today that they have formed a strategic partnership with Rear Admiral (RDML) Timothy Gallaudet through his marine technology consulting agency, Ocean STL Consulting .
  • With this partnership, iXblue and RDML Tim Gallaudet will be advancing iXblue's growing market presence in the U.S. in the fields of maritime autonomy, navigation and positioning for both defense and the private sectors.
  • His lifelong commitment to education, science, service, and stewardship has brought him a wealth and knowledge and a stellar reputation.
  • "As a lifelong champion of ocean science and technology, I could not be more thrilled to partner with iXblue."

Sorenson Communications Receives Sales and Marketing Technology Award

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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SALT LAKE CITY, July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sorenson Communications was named one of two Large Organizations of the Year in the Business Intelligence Groups 2021 Sales and Marketing Technology Awards program, also known as The Sammys.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sorenson Communications was named one of two Large Organizations of the Year in the Business Intelligence Groups 2021 Sales and Marketing Technology Awards program, also known as The Sammys.
  • Sorenson is thrilled to be recognized for our distinctive marketing and outreach efforts, says Sorenson Communications Chief Executive Officer Scott Wood.
  • Sorenson is the world leader in developing Deaf-centric communication technology and providing sign language interpreting services.
  • Sorenson Communications (www.sorenson.com) was founded on the principle that communication and being understood is fundamental to the human experience.

Canadian Hearing Services Becomes the First National Organization Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Canadians to Receive Qmentum Accreditation

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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TORONTO, July 19,2021 /CNW/ -Canadian Hearing Services is proud to announce that it has been awarded Qmentum Accreditation with Commendation by Accreditation Canada with a 97% rating, becoming the first national organization serving Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians to achieve that accreditation distinction.

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  • TORONTO, July 19,2021 /CNW/ -Canadian Hearing Services is proud to announce that it has been awarded Qmentum Accreditation with Commendation by Accreditation Canada with a 97% rating, becoming the first national organization serving Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians to achieve that accreditation distinction.
  • First national organization serving Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians to achieve this accreditation distinction.
  • The achievement of Qmentum Accreditation with Commendation is recognition on the part of Accreditation Canada that Canadian Hearing Services has gone beyond the requirements of the Qmentum accreditation in its commitment to quality improvement.
  • The decision followed a thorough assessment of the full suite of professional services and programs delivered at Canadian Hearing Services by surveyors from Accreditation Canada in May 2021.

Innerscope Hearing Technologies, Inc. (INND) Partners with New to The Street TV in Producing Commercials and Digital Billboards about “Hearing Loss Awareness”

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Deaf culture, Deafness

NEW YORK, July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innerscope Hearing Technologies, Inc. (OTCPink: INND) announces a partnership with New to The Street TV in the production, broadcasting and distribution of commercials and digital billboards on Hearing Loss Awareness.

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  • NEW YORK, July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innerscope Hearing Technologies, Inc. (OTCPink: INND) announces a partnership with New to The Street TV in the production, broadcasting and distribution of commercials and digital billboards on Hearing Loss Awareness.
  • InnerScope Hearing Technologies, Inc. owns all the content and expects to use the Hearing Loss Awareness media for its website and on its social media platforms.
  • Mr. Matthew Morre, CEO of InnerScope Hearing Technologies, Inc. states, These commercials and digital billboard are designed to inform the public about the growing problem of hearing loss.
  • All of which can provide a heath care solution for hearing impairments as viewed in the Hearing Loss Awareness commercials.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE COURSES MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE BRIGHTSPACE PLATFORM

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Monday, June 28, 2021
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VHS Learning used D2L's Brightspace platform and courseware to develop a new series of ASL courses, harnessing D2L's cutting-edge video tools to help students and teachers from the hearing and deaf communities interact and gain new cultural perspectives.

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  • VHS Learning used D2L's Brightspace platform and courseware to develop a new series of ASL courses, harnessing D2L's cutting-edge video tools to help students and teachers from the hearing and deaf communities interact and gain new cultural perspectives.
  • When students in the U.S. pick a language to learn at school, ASL has become one of the most popular choices.
  • D2L Brightspace is a cloud-based learning platform built for people who care deeply about student success.
  • D2L Brightspace has won multiple industry awards , including the best K-12 learning platform for the last two years in a row.

Gallaudet University to Host First CREST Fest to Advance Equity and Deaf Representation in the Field of Sign Language Technology

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Friday, June 4, 2021
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WASHINGTON, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Gallaudet University will host the first-ever CREST Fest June 14 through July 23, 2021.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Gallaudet University will host the first-ever CREST Fest June 14 through July 23, 2021.
  • The purpose of this six-week virtual festival is to celebrate sign language technologies and advance equity and deaf representation in the field.
  • Other offerings will include discussion forums and a CREST Ambassador program for deaf and hard of hearing high school and college students.
  • CREST Fest will address many important issues and emerging technologies, including:
    Sign language technologies include tools developed for sign language translation, sign language instruction, and sign language in virtual and augmented reality.

Gallaudet University Awarded $2 Million USAID Grant to Advance Education and Employment Opportunities for Deaf Children and Youth in Nigeria

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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With this grant, Gallaudet University along with its partners, the Nigerian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) and Wesley University, Ondo are launching the Deaf-E project.

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  • With this grant, Gallaudet University along with its partners, the Nigerian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) and Wesley University, Ondo are launching the Deaf-E project.
  • According to Dr. Khadijat K. Rashid, Interim Dean of the Faculty at Gallaudet, "Dr. Agboola wanted to bring Gallaudet home to Nigeria, and Deaf-E fulfills that wish."
  • We expect this project to have a long-term, positive impact on the Nigerian deaf community's education, empowerment, and employment."
  • It also conducts research in many fields, including education, linguistics, psychology, educational neuroscience, deaf history and culture, and Black deaf history and culture.