A company in Texas has created a new alert system to help Deaf and Blind people stay safe during natural disasters. They saw that people with disabilities - especially in rural areas - often do not receive emergency warnings. Deaf people may not hear alerts on TV or radio. Blind people may not see the warning messages. And without interpreters or special tools, many miss important safety information. The company, Deaf Link, worked with emergency officials to create the Accessible Hazard Alert System (AHAS). This system sends emergency messages to phones, tablets, computers, and Braille devices. Alerts are available in English and Spanish. Blind users can receive messages in simple Braille. The need for this system became clear during the Guadalupe River flood in Texas on July 4. Many people in
remote areas did not know about the flood or that help was available from FEMA and the Red Cross. Community leaders realized that everyone - including people with disabilities - must get emergency alerts at the same time. This kind of alert system should be used in more places and countries, especially during storms, wildfires, wars, and other emergencies.

The film “Deaf President Now!” was nominated for two Emmy Awards this year - one for best directing
and one for best documentary. It did not win, but the nominations are still a big honor. Deaf people around the world are congratulating the team. The documentary came out in 2025. It was directed by Nyle DiMarco and Davis Guggenheim. It tells the true story of the 1988 student protest at Gallaudet University, a school for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students. The protest began when the university chose a hearing person to be president, even though Deaf people were also qualified. Four students led the protest. They asked for a Deaf president and more Deaf leaders on the Board of Trustees. After strong support, the university chose its first Deaf president. Since then, all Gallaudet presidents have been Deaf. The protest is an important moment in Deaf history. It helped unite the community and pushed for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The film teaches people about this important story. The Emmy nominations help share Deaf history and civil rights with more people.