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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

ASL Club vice president Kes Eary, left, and president Sarah Hau, right, interact about the game they’re playing, completely in Sign Language during a meeting on Nov. 9, 2023. During meetings, a large portion of the time is “voices off,” meaning everyone has to communicate only in Sign Language.

Bridging the gap: DePaul’s ASL club president aims to connect Deaf and hard-of-hearing students

Elizabeth Gregerson, Contributing Writer January 15, 2024

Sarah Hau sits across the table from friends Maria, Ellen and Kes as they organize laminated pieces of paper in preparation for a game during the last American Sign Language (ASL) club meeting of 2023....

American sign language (ASL) is one of 300. Depaul offers many levels of ASL for students interested.

Deaf Awareness Month at DePaul: AI bridging communication gap

Laura Katherine Tooley, Staff Writer September 18, 2022

“Paula” the AI avatar was created at Depaul 15 years ago, revolutionizing communication for the deaf and hard of hearing. The technology has been used for American Sign Language (ASL) translation,...

OPINION: Without proper disability services, education becomes a barrier rather than an opportunity

Isabelle Garreaud January 20, 2020

Starting college is a daunting adventure of meeting new people, learning new material in classes, and overall, figuring out your future. But for students with disabilities, there is an added worry of being...

ASL interpreters give voice to DePaul's Theatre School

ASL interpreters give voice to DePaul’s Theatre School

Kirsten Onsgard November 16, 2014

The Theatre School earlier this month brought to life “The Phantom Tollbooth,” Norton Juster’s vivid children’s novel of a young boy who adventures to learn the meaning of time. But as one spotlight...

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