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April 30, 2025

New bourbon is first to put American Sign Language on bottle

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – It may be difficult to pinpoint an exact date, but bourbon was born sometime in the 18th century.

There may be a few gaps in its history, but the one thing that’s certain is that over 90% of the world’s bourbon is produced in Kentucky and if it’s not made in the United States, it’s not bourbon.

If you ask the owner of one of Kentucky’s newest straight bourbon brands, everyone should be invited to the party.

The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing says nearly 700,000 Kentuckians, nearly 16%, are deaf or hard of hearing. The Indiana Association of Deaf serves as an advocate for more than 400,000 deaf and hard of hearing Hoosiers.

Read on at https://www.wave3.com/2025/04/23/new-bourbon-is-first-put-american-sign-language-bottle/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ3JytleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHl55z6QEJXCgMsZV6c0pg85lSFOg2jxT_06yRWtI-NTilkV0-ccO6BOlRWo7_aem_gYWV7zfAgJGKuZHYL1aTDA&sfnsn=mo

April 30, 2025

SSP Volunteers Needed for DeafBlind Camp of Maryland

The DeafBlind Camp of Maryland is holding its one-week residential camp for adults who are deaf and blind on June 7 – 13, 2025. Campers must be 18 years old or older to attend.

They are in need of volunteers to assist campers throughout the week. Weekly commitments are preferred, however, part time volunteers are accepted. Deaf and hearing individuals who are interested may apply. This is a great way for skilled signers who want to develop their skills to get hands-on experience. However, there are some positions for non-signers. Room and board and all activities fees are paid for volunteering.

Learn more about DeafBlind Camp of Maryland and fill out the application.

April 30, 2025

Research Study on Alcohol Use and Trauma in the Deaf Community

Now through 2028, the DeafYES! team at UMass Chan Medical School is recruiting Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals across the U.S. for a research study on trauma and addiction!

We are seeking people who have experienced trauma-related stress and alcohol use in the past month. Participants may receive 12 virtual counseling sessions at no cost, learn skills to manage trauma and addiction, and earn up to $500 for completing five online surveys.

Who can join?
Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing
Can communicate in ASL
18 years and older
Alcohol use in the past month
Trauma-related stress in the past month
Watch the Recruitment Vlog about the research study on alcohol use and trauma. See the DeafYES is Recruiting! flyer.

If you are interested in the research study, contact the study team at signsofsafety@umassmed.edu.

– Thanks to Northern VA Resource Center (NVRC) for sharing this news.