A group of Deaf and disability rights advocates are suing the United States (US) government to stop big changes in the Social Security Administration (SSA). The lawsuit says the government, including leaders like Leland Dudek and Elon Musk - through DOGE, is cutting staff, closing offices, and forcing people to get help only in person. This makes it difficult for Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and disabled people to get the services they need. The group is asking the court to stop these changes and bring back the services that many disabled people rely on.

Paul Challinor is a Deaf web designer and developer who has launched Deaf Careers, a United Kingdom (UK) based job site created by and for the Deaf community. After many years of navigating job platforms that were not accessible for Deaf people by design, nor understanding of Deaf needs or British Sign Language (BSL), Challinor decided to take advantage of the opportunity to create a new platform. Challinor says he built the job search website on his own, with many long nights and cups of tea. He explains that he focused on developing a site that feels welcoming and beneficial for Deaf job seekers. The Deaf Careers website includes features like video job descriptions in BSL which provides Deaf people equal access to information and opportunities. Challinor believes that this feature helps employers connect more humanly.

The Greek government has recently removed the age limit on the monthly Deafness allowance, allowing all Deaf citizens with a certified disability rate of 67% or higher to continue receiving financial support, regardless of age. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the reform on April 14th during a visit to the National Foundation for the Deaf (EIK). Previously, the allowance of €391 per month was only available to Deaf children under 18 and pensioners over 65. This left a major gap for Deaf adults in between this age range. This change comes from a long-standing demand from the Hellenic Federation of the Deaf and now is being acknowledged as a long-overdue, but ‘welcome’ correction of a ‘historic injustice.’

Uruguay will be the first country in South America to use vibratory vests for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in theatre performances. These vests will be launched at the Teatro Solís to enhance accessibility and ensure that performing arts are recognized as a human right for everyone. According to Malena Muyala, director of Teatro Solís, the vests allow users to feel the sound frequencies of the performances through vibrations, bringing them closer to the world of sound.

A study revealed that Colombia's health system violates the privacy and autonomy of the Deaf population, hindering their access to adequate care due to the lack of interpreters and insufficient awareness among medical staff. The research, conducted by the Universidad del Rosario and the University of Geneva, found that Deaf people often rely on family or friends to communicate with healthcare professionals, which jeopardizes their privacy rights and affects the quality of care. Additionally, the Deaf population faces higher vulnerability to diseases such as depression, cardiovascular issues, and obesity. The study also shows that limited communication and concerns about confidentiality discourage Deaf individuals from seeking medical attention, worsening their mental health. A clinical trial indicated that the Deaf population is four times more vulnerable to depression than the general population. As part of the research, the photographic exhibition "Capturing the Invisible" was presented, illustrating the barriers the Deaf community faces when accessing healthcare services. The study calls for improving accessibility, including interpreters at all levels of care, and training medical staff to adequately serve this population.