But in the last 15 years, a new language was born right here in the Pacific Northwest. It’s called Protactile, and it was created by a group of DeafBlind people who prioritize touch. One of the people ...

Thanks to Rhonda Voight-Campbell for sharing this radio interview that Dave Miller from Oregon Public Broadcasting conducted with Jelica Nuccio about Protactile language. A short video captures clips ...

WOU’s new certificates are intended to give professionals the skills to better serve the deaf and hard of hearing communities throughout the state Western Oregon University has been serving people who ...