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A new football helmet is the latest step in Gallaudet University's long history in advancing technology for the Deaf and hard of hearing – and could have far-reaching impacts off the field. AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

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Gallaudet has a history of technological innovation with wide applications. The latest is a helmet
By STEPHEN WHYNO - AP Sports Writer
Tue,10/31/23-10:18AM , 112 Reads
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shelby Bean could not help but feel a bit jealous.
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Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) is introduced before the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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After benching, the plan for Commanders rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes moving forward is unclear
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Wed,10/18/23-4:48PM , 171 Reads
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Emmanuel Forbes did not envision getting benched a handful of games into his first NFL season.
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This handout provided by AT&T shows a football helmet developed for quarterbacks who are deaf or hard of hearing, at Gallaudet University in Washington D.C., Sept. 22, 2023. (Matt Monath/AT&T via AP)

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AT&T and Gallaudet University unveil a football helmet for deaf and hard of hearing quarterbacks
By STEPHEN WHYNO - AP Sports Writer
Wed,10/04/23-4:50PM , 117 Reads
WASHINGTON (AP) — AT&T and Gallaudet University have developed a football helmet for players who are deaf or hard of hearing and communicate using American Sign Language.

The company and Washington-based school for students who are deaf or hard of hearing unveiled the new technology Thursday.
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Former NFL player Michael Oher, whose story became the inspiration for the Oscar-nominated movie “The Blind Side,” signs books at an event for his new memoir at a store in Baltimore, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Last week, Oher sued Sean and Leah Anne Tuohy to lift his conservatorship with them. (AP Photo/Stephen Whyno)

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Michael Oher greets fans at a Baltimore book signing a week after suing to end his conservatorship
By STEPHEN WHYNO - AP Sports Writer
Mon,08/21/23-5:58PM , 410 Reads
BALTIMORE (AP) — Michael Oher emerged to cheers from the dozens of people lined up to get his newest book and addressed the crowd briefly before taking his seat.

Beyond that, he didn't have much to say.
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