Hands move constantly during conversation. They signal emotion, stress a point, and form full languages such as American Sign Language. Behind this everyday motion lies a complex challenge. Each human ...

Advocates argue that removing ASL interpreters denies deaf and hard-of-hearing Americans the ability to fully participate in civic life. Federal disability law requires reasonable accommodations to ...

Casey and Leah Garner's 3-year-old daughter, who is deaf and visually impaired, learned to communicate thanks to a ...

Despite being paralyzed and unable to use sign language, Sara Jane Parsons quickly found a way to communicate with Jimmy ...

Experts say gait speed, grip strength, balance, and endurance are some of the strongest predictors of long-term independence.

It’s not clear how much in the red the school is, but Buchanan County leaders say they’ll use the next month or so to review financial records, board membership, ...

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic is making accommodations for the enjoyment of people who are deaf or hard of hearing at Saturday’s holiday concert in Wilkes-Barre.

Understanding dog body language can help prevent misunderstandings and build trust. This guide explains common canine signals and what they reveal about comfort, stress, and communication.

It's still a mystery how the Washington Nationals are going to operate this offseason. With Paul Toboni taking over as president of baseball operations, there was a thought that he'd put his imprint ...

In Evanston, the debut “barrier-free” concert invited people to move around and make noise during an orchestral performance. Parents said such opportunities are rare.

On December 8, the Diamondbacks reportedly came to terms with Michael Soroka on a one-year deal. The Canadian worked mostly as a starter last season, between the Cubs and Nationals. Soroka had his ...

Each person has a skill that sets them apart from their peers. Some people can sing or juggle and others know how to dance.