By Ishita Srivastava, Daily O
Barbie has been an icon and inspiration for women across the world. Since its creation in 1959, Barbie has evolved from being only a doll for young girls to a global symbol of ‘anything is possible’. Continue reading Barbie releases first-ever doll with hearing aids. 5 other groundbreaking Barbies
By JO WHILEY, Express
Finally, in February 2021, the Government agreed the vulnerable should be fast-tracked, but it was too late for Frances. Following an outbreak in her Northamptonshire care home, she contracted the disease and almost died. Continue reading Jo Whiley: What my disabled sister taught me about love and loyalty
By Karl Moore, Forbes
With a cerebral palsy diagnosis at the age of three, and a life-saving heart transplant after being told he had 48 hours to live at thirteen, Michael Kutcher’s life has been marked less by the obstacles he has faced, and more by the gumption he has displayed in overcoming them. Continue reading Michael Kutcher On Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities
By Brady Rhoades
Mandy Harvey, who landed in the nation’s living rooms in 2017 with exquisite singing on America’s Got Talent, recently released her fifth album. Continue reading Mandy Harvey: A Voice for Change
By Faith Karimi, CNN
“The Simpsons” will feature a deaf actor on Sunday for the first time in its 33-year history. Continue reading ‘The Simpsons’ will feature a deaf actor and American Sign Language for the first time
By , The Cut
Since Selena Gomez revealed her bipolar diagnosis in 2020, she’s been selective about what she makes public and what she keeps to herself. In fact, she’s been much more selective with her press appearances in general. She even skipped the Grammys on Sunday, despite earning her very first nomination. Continue reading Selena Gomez Says Being Diagnosed As Bipolar Was ‘Freeing’
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The moment Troy Kotsur was announced as the best supporting actor winner at the Oscars, the Dolby Theater exploded. Just about every single person in the audience rose up to cheer on the first deaf Oscar winner in 35 years. Continue reading Nyle DiMarco: What the big ‘CODA’ win means to a Deaf actor like me
By Fi O’Reilly, NPR
CODA has been named best picture, beating out the likes of Belfast, Drive My Car and Power of the Dog at the 2022 Academy Awards. It’s a historic win for a film that brings Deaf culture, and Deaf actors, to the forefront. Continue reading ‘CODA’ brings home the Oscar for best picture, a historic win for the Deaf community
By Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter
Marlee Matlin was just 21 when she earned an Academy Award for starring opposite William Hurt in the 1986 drama Children of a Lesser God, becoming the first deaf person to win an Oscar and the youngest best actress recipient. Continue reading Hollywood Flashback: Marlee Matlin Made Oscar History 35 Years Before ‘CODA’
