St. Louis, Missouri – DEAF Inc. continues to celebrate the lasting impact of Stronger Than Ever , a commissioned giclée series that powerfully highlights the richness, resilience, and unity of Deaf culture. Originally commissioned in 2012, the series was created by world-renowned sports painter Rick Rush. Known primarily for his iconic sports artwork, Rush stepped outside his comfort zone to take on a deeply meaningful project: visually capturing the mission of DEAF Inc. a

In 2025, DEAF, Inc. experienced meaningful growth and impact across all programs, reflecting a strong commitment to access, education, and community connection. Within Access Services, there was a clear expansion in ASL interpreting services, alongside the ramp up of the Support Service Provider (SSP) program and the acquisition of live captioning and CART services—significant steps forward in ensuring communication access across settings. These developments strengthened DEAF

What a joyful morning shared at Breakfast with Signing Sant a on December 6th! From Santa’s festive greetings to the Grinch’s surprise visit to Whoville, the morning was filled with smiles, laughter and a beautiful reminder that “maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store—maybe Christmas means a little bit more.” This year marks a special milestone as Breakfast with Signing Santa celebrates its 10th anniversary of creating magical, inclusive holiday experiences for Deaf,