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MK concludes address in sign language

MK Chili Tropper brought a bill to the Knesset to officially recognize Israeli sign language, and concluded his address by signing: "In our society, there is equal room for everyone."

President Herzog hosts Israeli delegation to the Deaflympics

Deaflympics to take place in May in Brazil, with Israeli delegation of deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes who have won medals.

80 hearing impaired children celebrate bar, bat mitzvah

SignTalkers, the first social network dedicated to the 'signing community,' launches operations in Israel.

First time: Deaf candidate for Knesset

Shirley Pinto, activist for rights of deaf people in Israel, joins Bennett and Shaked's New Right Knesset list.

Jerusalem to hold 'sign language' bar/bat mitzvah celebration

Jerusalem hosts annual bar/bat mitzvah celebration for deaf children from all over Israel.

Israeli video texting App champions deaf community

Israeli app wins prestigious TDI award with Microsoft, Google; Glide recognized for work with hearing-impaired community.