Tag: deaf
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Universally accessible playground unveiled at Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
Students at the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind are getting to “shape their own world” through their brand-new universally accessible playground. The playground began as a class project in 2018 and was officially unveiled Wednesday afternoon during the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which drew a large crowd of community members, alumni and city leaders…
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Deaf cattle dog, trainer to perform at Colorado Springs Pet Expo
Maddie, a deaf Australian cattle dog, is trained through hand signals and positive reinforcement by her owner, Eric Melvin, who continues his mission of inspiring people and advocating for deaf dogs. Together, Eric and Maddie perform tricks and attend public events, showcasing the capabilities of deaf dogs. The duo will be showcasing their talents at…
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Federal judge finds ‘just enough evidence’ to green-light deaf woman’s trial against Adams County sheriff
A federal judge last month agreed a jury should decide whether the Adams County sheriff violated a deaf detainee’s rights by failing to secure an American Sign Language interpreter during her 12-hour stay in the jail. Cynthia Mullen filed suit under the Rehabilitation Act, a precursor to the Americans with Disabilities Act that protects people from…
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Braille Challenge
Students at the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind participate in the 2019 Braille Challenge. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
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Favorite signs
Students at the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind demonstrate some of their favorite signs. (Video by Debbie Kelley)