Kenneth Walters Norton (1926–2025) was a devoted advocate for the education of Deaf students. He passed away on January 7, 2025, in Liestal, Switzerland, surrounded by his children, Nikki and Kurt. Born in San Francisco, he grew up in a Deaf family and dedicated his life to the California School for the Deaf (CSD), where he was a student, teacher, coach, dean, and advocate for the Deaf community. He graduated from Gallaudet College in 1950 and had an outstanding career as a coach, winning national championships and medals in the Deaflympics. In 1975, he became the first Deaf dean of students at a residential school in the U.S. and played a key role in relocating CSD from Berkeley to Fremont. After retiring in 1990, he wrote books on CSD history and his memoirs. In 2022, he was honored with a sculpture on campus. His legacy lives on in Deaf education and sports.

A Carnival celebration in São Paulo's Santa Cecília neighborhood,  Ezatamentchy Block, ensured inclusivity by providing interpreters in Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) for the Deaf community for the third year in a row. Four interpreters, including Deaf interpreter Carlos Silvesti, helped make sure the event was accessible and that everyone could enjoy the music and performances. Silvesti explained how he adapted the songs into sign language through a technique known as "feeder," where he mirrored signs from hearing interpreters while simultaneously transforming the music into a visual experience for the Deaf audience. This allowed the Deaf community to feel included in the vibrant celebration of Carnival, alongside the LGBTQI+ community, as the event focused on uniting both groups.

The Edo Association of the Deaf in Nigeria has made an appeal to the Edo State government following the tragic killing of Efe Ogbeide, who was a member of the Deaf community. Ogbeide was reportedly attacked and killed by a mob after he walked through an area experiencing a territorial conflict. Due to a lack of sign language interpretation on the news, he was not able to access information and become aware of the areas to avoid. The association is now urging authorities to investigate the incident and bring justice to his family. In addition to seeking justice, the group has requested that the government provide support to Ogbeide’s widow and children. They have asked for employment opportunities for the widow to financially support the family and have also requested free education for the children, all the way up to the university level.

A new project in Nicosia is offering art and fashion workshops aimed at empowering the Deaf community, particularly young people. The "Crafting Meanings and Threads" project, which started this week at the School for the Deaf, is led by art therapist Eleni Petridou Bouriti and fashion designer Anna Michailidou. The free workshops combine art therapy and fashion design to support the mental health and creative expression of Deaf children and teenagers. The sessions, which will run through March until May, offer participants a chance to engage in various artistic techniques like cyanotype, embroidery, and digital media.

Lucía Amador aims to represent Mexico at the 2025 Deaflympics. Pueblan athlete Lucía Amador Anaya is preparing to qualify for the 2025 Deaflympics, which will be held in November in Tokyo, Japan. She began competing in sprint events and won medals at the 2019 CONADE Para Nationals. Now specializing in long-distance running, she has excelled in half marathons, including the 2024 Guadalajara Half Marathon, where she placed second in the category for athletes with hearing impairment. Amador must complete the selection process to join the Mexican delegation in Tokyo.