OPB

Portland-filmed ‘Deafula’ was the first feature-length movie in ASL

The year of 1975 was a groundbreaking one for the American film industry. The release of Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” that year forever shaped the psychological horror genre (and instilled global fear of ...
PBS

FRONTLINE Produces ASL-Interpreted Videos for Podcast Series With Maine Public and Portland Press Herald: “Breakdown: Turning Anguish into Action”

THU., MAY 8 — FRONTLINE, the acclaimed PBS investigative documentary series produced at GBH in Boston, announced it has, for the first time, published American Sign Language (ASL)-interpreted videos ...
OPB

Portland’s Third Angle presents new piece for percussion and ASL poetry

Portland’s Third Angle New Music will debut a new commissioned piece at its upcoming show on April 16 at OMSI’s Kendall Planetarium. The composition, called “Spheres,” was written for percussion ...
Daily Journal

Oregon cafe takes orders in sign language, is by the deaf community

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon cafe that takes orders in sign language has become a cherished space for the deaf community, providing a unique gathering place as well as employment for those who are ...