Sign language Masses ‘rooted in compassion,’ build relationships with deaf community

It’s not always easy for Christians who are deaf or hard of hearing to find services and Masses, but some churches are ...

Artist Couple Created Their Own Language to Communicate. She's Paralyzed from the Shoulders Down and He's Deaf (Exclusive)

In 1984, Sara Jane Parsons' life imploded after she was paralyzed from the shoulders down in a car accident. After practicing ...
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Abilene 5th grader uses sign language to bring Christmas program to life

Children’s Christmas programs are a staple for many families to enjoy the sights and especially the sounds of the holidays, but for those who are hearing ...
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Raised by deaf parents, Cedar Rapids woman learned life’s lessons in sign language

Babs Haggin-Roy recalls growing up in Illinois, the second daughter of deaf parents. Their home was quiet. No music, no ...

'Listening in' on the brain's hidden language: Engineered protein detects the faintest incoming signals

Scientists have engineered a protein able to record the incoming chemical signals of brain cells (as opposed to just their ...
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Call it JSL: How a paralyzed artist found love with a deaf dancer and created their own language

Despite being paralyzed from the shoulders down and unable to use sign language, artist Sara Jane Parsons quickly found a way to communicate with Tony-award-winning dancer Jimmy Turner—who is ...