TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Disability, carers
Kathleen Lynch is in charge of ensuring that the disabled and minorities are given a fair deal. How has she done so far?
View ArticleObama surprises student with sign language
Obama shows he doesn’t just talk the talk, he can also sign the sign…
View ArticleNew rules on subtitling, sign language and audio description published by BAI
The BAI Access Rules aim to make television more accessible and enjoyable for people who are hard-of-hearing, partially-sighted or blind.
View Article15 perfect alterations to once-boring signs
Thank you for improving our world, sign alterers.
View ArticleWhat happens if you put a sign language interpreter at a Wu Tang gig?
BRILLIANCE. THAT’S WHAT.
View ArticleVIDEOS: Learn how to order a pint using Irish Sign Language
Do you know how to say ‘hello’ or ‘thank you’ using ISL? We’re feeling generous today so we’ll teach you those as well.
View ArticleControversial Mandela signer admitted to psychiatric hospital
Thamsanqa Jantjie had sparked outrage over his sign language work at Nelson Mandela’s funeral.
View Article8 gestures that every Irish person understands
It’s like Irish sign language. Well, sort of.
View ArticleAdvocacy service for deaf people closes after funding cut, leaves '5,000 at...
The Irish Deaf Society said its members now face “further social exclusion”.
View ArticleOpinion: The rights of the Deaf community have just been spectacularly...
Recent claims by the Government that it would support the development of key services through Irish Sign Language have been seriously undermined by the news that one national Deaf advocacy organisation...
View ArticleSign language videos target deaf women at risk of domestic violence
Women’s Aid said it can be more difficult for deaf women to seek support.
View ArticleNine-year-old who's lobbying RTÉ to use sign language in Toy Show wins award
Quaid Cleland is on a mission to get the whole country using sign language so we can all communicate with one another.
View ArticleRemember this inspiring little boy? He'll be on the Toy Show tonight
We first told you about Quaid Cleland and his campaign to get Ireland using sign language back in August.
View ArticleAn entire town learned sign language to give their deaf neighbour a...
And it feeeeeeeeels like all the feels.
View ArticleThis sign language interpreter completely stole the show at the Swedish Eurosong
Can he represent Sweden at the Eurovision? Can he?
View ArticleDeaf people are unhappy with RTE's coverage of the Eurovision
The broadcaster has defended its approach.
View ArticleWoman's sign language version of Eminem's Lose Yourself is incredible
The video is going viral on YouTube.
View Article'A great day for Ireland': Irish sign language one step closer to official...
The bill would see sign language recognised as a native and independent language.
View ArticleA Cork comedian managed to take the piss out of Enda Kenny's speech right in...
His fake “sign language” lasted over a minute before somebody asked him to stop.
View ArticleOrangutan who learned to communicate in sign language dies aged 39
Chantek was the subject of the 2014 documentary The Ape Who Went to College.
View ArticleDeaf groups say their members haven't been able to get the Ophelia news they...
The Irish Deaf Society and the Council of Irish Sign Language Interpreters have expressed their disappointment at the lack of sign language interpreters present during briefings regarding Storm Ophelia.
View ArticleFirst Dates to feature couple using Irish Sign Language in Irish TV first
Irish sign language was enshrined in law at the end of last year.
View ArticleSign language version of Amhrán na bhFiann to be performed at today's...
The performance will take place in tandem with the Artane Band.
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