She asserts, “There are so many stories and roles that Deaf people can do. Don’t limit us to roles like Sarah Norman in Children of a Lesser God—we can do much more.” Instead of assuming ...

Vientiane (VNA) - The first Vietnam - Laos Friendship Golf Tournament 2025 - Nam A Bank Cup teed off at the Long Thanh Golf Course in Vientiane, Laos, on February 15. The event was co-organised by ...

I could only be me, and I wanted to make things better — for Marlee and for me, and, of course, for all other deaf people that watch the films. To know that change is possible. MATLIN ...

PHNOM PENH, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen left here on Thursday for a two-day official visit to neighboring Laos at the invitation of Lao National Assembly ...

But when Matlin spoke — rather than sign — the names of the nominees at the 1987 Oscars, she faced a backlash from the Deaf community. "As people who are Deaf, we are always patronized." ...

Vietnamese people in Laos has been flocking to Phat Tich pagoda in Vientiane since the beginning of the first day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2025 as a way to preserve a nice Tet tradition. Vietnamese ...

Open captions are generally the preferred method for deaf and hard-of-hearing people to enjoy films, as they provide an experience similar to that of hearing viewers. A proposed bill aims to ...

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Marlee Matlin gives an unflinchingly honest account of her experiences as a deaf actor in the funny and revelatory documentary “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore.” ...

were deaf, but they defied attitudes suggesting that they couldn’t be good parents. Marlene Poole White pictured during her time as a track athlete at the University of Iowa. “People that are ...

I am calling and writing to my senator to vote “no” on LB509. Everyone should do the same to sustain the legitimacy of the people’s voice. Some lawmakers seem to be tone deaf.

Ms Maynard is profoundly deaf and uses British Sign Language (BSL) to communicate. She has been a member since she was seven, and said "all my favourite people are here". Another member ...