INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — David Geeslin can still remember what it felt like to start learning American Sign Language as a toddler. "My world became much clearer and more colorful," Geeslin said through an ASL interpreter.

When Bruno didn't respond to commands, his parents were worried. Luckily, the deaf pup easily picked up sign language and is now living life to the fullest.

HOLLYWOOD -- This past year at the movies, the use of sign language has stepped into the spotlight. And several of those films that help embrace inclusivity of the deaf community have also made it to the Oscars. In two of the top grossing movies of 2021 ...

Rosenfeld begins the call by politely requesting an ASL interpreter for her upcoming appointment. The receptionist responds with confusion stating that the doctor speaks English and other languages and asking what Rosenfeld means by an interpreter. Rosenfeld explains that she is deaf and relies on a captioning app to follow the phone conversation.

Journie speaks using American Sign Language (ASL) and has an interpreter who comes to very practice and dual. The interpreter works with Lincoln Southeast Girl’s Wrestling Coach Kim Hall to explain wrestling moves and help Journie understand the coaching.

Deaf patients face major gaps in stroke care, from poor ASL health literacy to interpreter barriers, undermining discharge understanding and emergency response. For many Deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) individuals,