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Deaf Southwest Floridians attend a life skills class at Sally Pimentel Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Fort Myers. The center said it can pay only five employees, and is asking for help to serve more people in five counties.

Health

Deaf community members face isolation and stereotypes

Mike Walcher

Some deaf people in Southwest Florida say they face isolation, stereotypes and misunderstanding from hearing people. At the same time, the Sally Pimentel Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is asking for help to serve more people.

Weather

National Weather Service promotes Deaf Awareness Week

Riley Hazel

The National Weather Service (NWS) is recognizing Deaf Awareness Week by releasing weather safety information for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Sarasota Rolls Out Text To 911 For Emergency Contact

Susan Giles Wantuck

Sarasota County has become among the first counties in Florida to be able to accept text to 911 emergency messages. But Emergency Operations Manager...

Flagler College First In Florida To Offer Graduate Degree In Deaf Education

Ryan Benk

St. Augustine’s Flagler College is offering its first master’s degree in deaf education. At the same time, a nationwide shortage of special-education...