Buffalo Implant Group - WNY Cochlear Implant Support Group

02/15/2026

Representation is important!

12/13/2025

"The Trump administration is arguing that requiring real-time American Sign Language interpretation of events like White House press briefings “would severely intrude on the President’s prerogative to control the image he presents to the public,” part of a lawsuit seeking to require the White House to provide the services."

White House says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's public image | AP News

The Trump administration argues that providing real-time American Sign Language interpretation for events like White House press briefings would intrude on the president’s control over his public image.

11/11/2025

The Trump administration has refused to comply with the court order requiring them to use ASL interpreters at press briefings, and is appealing the court's decision. The Trump administration does NOT have court approval to ignore the order during the appeal process.

U.S. appeals ruling requiring ASL interpreters at White House briefings : NPR

The Justice Department is appealing an order for the White House to provide ASL interpretation during press briefings given by the press secretary or President Trump.

11/05/2025

Congratulations to Diane Mogavero and Jan Telban, our 2025 recipients of our Volunteer Appreciation Award. Diane and Jan have given us countless hours of their time organizing our basket raffle and other fundraisers. Thank you Diane and Jan for all you do. ♥️

11/05/2025

Memories from our 40th Anniversary Picnic this summer. Our founders, Craig and Jackie Carpenter, came all the way from Florida to celebrate with us.

11/05/2025

Judge orders White House to restore sign language interpreters at briefings by Trump, Leavitt - POLITICO

U.S. District Judge Amir Ali said the White House’s decision to end ASL interpretation illegally excluded deaf Americans from crucial updates from the government.

11/04/2025

IMPORTANT REMINDER!!!

10/17/2025

Gene therapy for hearing loss, in the news:

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/3-year-old-born-deaf-can-hear-gene-therapy-treatement-126591975?cid=social_fb_abcn&fbclid=IwdGRjcANfciRjbGNrA19yCmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeIZH4oLKrsfffLC-9Hc5hZQsutISL6A1xh0rIFaiKNX6szH4AxAZJnaumqK8_aem_SHwFnru99EHxTdh-awFPqw

Opal Sandy underwent a gene therapy injection to her right ear in 2023.

10/08/2025

09/30/2025

BIG Fall Meeting
Nov 5th ~ 6-8 pm
at SMSD
2253 Main St. Buffalo

09/30/2025

Did you know that Buster Bison knows ASL, and signs to the crowd at Buffalo Bisons games? 🎶 Take me out to the ball game! 🎶

09/15/2025

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Thank you so much!
EB
Elizabeth Butcher, URMC Interpreter RID CI, CT, NTID CHI
ADA Manager for Monroe County, Liaison to Deaf Equity Council
Pacific University DHSc Candidate 2026