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British Deaf Association issues statement on ‘unacceptable’ Olly Murs Makaton video

October 11, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

The British Deaf Association (BDA) has issued a statement criticising a video in which musician Olly Murs performed a version […]

Liam O’Dell: Cultural Appropriation 2.0? Deaf actors on hearing performers learning BSL

January 8, 2021 by Liam O'Dell

Following a semi-viral Twitter thread on hearing people learning sign language, Liam O’Dell speaks to actors Alim Jayda and Emily […]

Lee Robertson: Food for thought (BSL)

January 20, 2015 by Editor

You know what? I’ve had enough of the world we live in. I want to go on a journey, far […]

Kim Webster: Between deaf and hearing identity: Trying to find out where I fit in

September 10, 2014 by Editor

A friend asked me earlier this week, “What does being deaf mean to you?” Honestly? I replied with a series […]

Donna Williams: “Barriers often come from blissful ignorance.” What I learned from being part of the Human Library

December 2, 2013 by Editor

On Saturday 16th November, I had the privilege of being a part of the Human Library. The Human Library is […]