by Dan DeMarle | Oct 14, 2024 | Classroom, Deafness, Hearing Impairment, Special Education, Teaching
“When I was a child, I distinctly remember running around in the local park having a blast. Nothing like the good old days, but it all took a turn when I went home repeating what I heard in the park to my cousin and sister. Boy, was I in trouble with my...
by Dan DeMarle | Oct 14, 2024 | Assistive Technology, Deafness, Hearing Impairment
“Auracast, a groundbreaking Bluetooth technology developed by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group, is revolutionizing audio sharing. Unlike traditional Bluetooth, which can only transmit to one receiver at a time, Auracast enables sound transmission to an...
by Dan DeMarle | Aug 25, 2024 | Deafness
Six series will include ASL interpretations for free on PBS Kids streaming platforms https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/pbs-kids-adds-american-sign-language-to-streaming-content
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 11, 2024 | Books, Deafness, Hearing Impairment
True biz? The students at the River Valley School for the Deaf just want to hook up, pass their history finals, and have politicians, doctors, and their parents stop telling them what to do with their bodies. This revelatory novel plunges readers into the halls of a...
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 9, 2023 | Deafness, Federal, Legislation, Uncategorized
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday for a deaf student who sued his public school system for providing an inadequate education. The case is significant for other disabled students who allege they were failed by school officials. The case the...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 28, 2023 | Deafness, Dementia, Hearing Aids, Hearing Impairment
Hearing aids, now available over the counter, may address hearing loss and help prevent cognitive decline. Hearing aids are now available over the counter without a prescription, a potential game changer for hearing and brain health.The greater availability of hearing...