In Hanoi, Flow-ee café is unique because all the staff are Deaf. The Deaf staff take orders using written notes and communicate with each other through sign language. According to customers, this has helped create a quiet and pleasant place to enjoy their order. Many people come to Flow-ee not only for the good coffee and unique Bingsu desserts but also to support the Deaf staff. 

On September 8, Deaf Indian shooters delivered a standout performance at the World Deaf Shooting Championship in Hannover, Germany. The world championship brings together athletes from all over the world who prove their skills and passion for shooting. Mahit Sandhu, from India, won the gold medal in the women’s 50-meter rifle 3 position event, showcasing exceptional skill. Abhinav Deshwal also made headlines by securing gold in the men’s 25-meter standard pistol with a world record score of 565. At just 17 years old, Abhinav was recognized for his impressive haul of two gold and three silver medals. Anuya Prasad, a 16-year-old who claimed gold in the women’s air pistol, was also honored alongside Abhinav. Both young athletes received the Nana figure, a renowned sculpture from Hannover, in acknowledgment of their achievements.

At the Nissan car plant in Sunderland, autoworkers have made an effort to improve their connection with their Deaf colleagues by learning British Sign Language (BSL). Michael Connolly, a 45-year-old Deaf autoworker, appreciates his teammates’ decision to learn BSL as it allows him to engage in everyday conversations about topics like family and vacation plans. Before this, Connolly could only lip-read to a limited extent, but now he can communicate more freely with his team of 25 members, who started learning sign language at the beginning of this year.

Mexican Sign Language (LSM) is the language used by Deaf people in Mexico, many are born with Deafness, and others, are through accidents. Every language has its syntax, grammar, and vocabulary. Today I could not understand life without the ability to access information. In this regard, Ángel Joziel Román Cuéllar, a Psychology teacher, has dedicated himself to teaching sign language classes in San Cristóbal de las Casas, so that every Deaf person can attend classes at the Carlos Jurado facilities. He said, “I am a hearing teacher of Mexican Sign Language, I currently direct a civil association that works on the issue of disability here in San Cristóbal in the state of Chiapas. I learned sign language 7 years ago in the Dif. To Deaf people in San Cristóbal, communication through sign language is very important. It is estimated that 15% of the population has disabilities.”

The annual pre-Stanley Cup Final state of the National Hockey League (NHL) in 2024 is interpreted for the first time in American Sign Language. Brice Christianson worried it would be a one-off, his only chance to open the door to hockey for the Deaf community. The Stanley Cup Final was the first time a major sports league has broadcast games in ASL, and each Edmonton and Florida game featured Deaf announcers providing play-by-play and color analysis. The first game was played on Saturday. “This is a great first step to have representation, to have Deaf people on screen, to have the Deaf community connect with people like them,” said Christianson, founder and director of P-X-P, which broadcasts available TV ESPN+ and Sportsnet.