Deaf news in BSL from Remark: New Deaf telecoms campaign | Deaf goalkeeper signs for Texas | Walthamstow Deaf club closes

Posted on August 10, 2012 by



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Deaf legendary UFC fighter to end retirement
Former Ultimate Fighting Champion Matt Hamill is reportedly set to end his retirement.

Welsh and Scottish Deaf organisations can now apply for extra funding
Deaf and disability-led organisations in Wales and Scotland can now apply for extra funding to improve their services, thanks to a new £3 million government funding scheme.

UKCoD and TAG to launch a new deaf telecoms campaign
UK Council on Deafness (UKCoD) and Telecommunications Action Group (TAG) have announced they are forming a special interest group to campaign for the widening of access to telecommunications for Deaf people.

Action on Hearing Loss and Sense services in Buckinghamshire
Action on Hearing Loss and Sense have been awarded a contract to provide services for Deaf and blind people in Buckinghamshire.

Texas Dream for British Deaf goalkeeper
A Great British Deaf footballer has been handed a once-in-a-lifetime chance to play football in the United States.

Walthamstow Deaf Club to close
It has been announced that Walthamstow Deaf club will close on 31st October 2012 after eight years.

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