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.
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Houston Matters
Thursday’s Show: Rent Relief, And Serving Aboard The USNS Mercy (May 7, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: A potential city rent relief program, recommendations from a nonprofit disaster relief group, serving aboard a medical relief ship, the Supreme Court streams audio of oral arguments, and challenges facing the deaf community.
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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.
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Justices To Hear Dispute Over Deaf Driver Education In Texas
Posted on · The Supreme Court is taking up a dispute involving deaf people in Texas who say driver instruction schools in the state won't let them take classes needed to get a driver's license.