Houston Matters
Deaf Community Faces Unique Challenges During The Pandemic
Posted on · Communicating with the hearing world can be even more challenging when everyone's wearing a mask.
Tag: American Sign Language
News
Starbucks To Open First ‘Signing Store’ In The U.S. To Serve Deaf Customers
Posted on · The store will be in Washington D.C., and will not only focus on hiring employees fluent in American Sign Language, but also on lighting and design that makes it easier for the deaf to communicate.
Theatre & Film
Why Musicals For The Deaf Are Not A Contradiction
Posted on · The Hobby Center, University of Houston, and Theatre Under the Stars are working to make musical theater more accessible to the deaf community.
Houston Matters
Translators and Interpreters are Critical in Providing Adequate Healthcare
Posted on · There are folks in the healthcare industry in Houston we often don’t think about. They’re not doctors or nurses or hospital staff or insurers, but they provide a valuable service — they translate or interpret for patients who don’t speak the same language, or are hearing impaired. Let’s face it, communication between medical staff and […]
Full Show
Defining Gentrification and Chris Gethard: Thursday’s Show (October 8, 2015)
Posted on · You may have heard Andrew Schneider’s story a week ago about a recent study from Rice University’s Shell Center for Sustainability, which found the cost of living in Houston is no longer a bargain. According to the 5th Houston Sustainability Indicators Report, Houstonians spend more than 45 percent of their income on transportation and housing, […]