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Deaf News: Deafblind woman allegedly verbally abused after sister removes face covering for lipreading

July 25, 2020 by Liam O'Dell

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A deafblind woman was allegedly verbally abused by another rail passenger after her sister briefly removed her face covering to […]

Coronavirus: Deafblind people face communication challenges in a time of social distancing

April 22, 2020 by Liam O'Dell

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, The Limping Chicken has been investigating how the outbreak has affected different members of the […]

Molly Watt: It’s wrong to assume all deaf people hear nothing and all blind people see nothing

April 18, 2016 by Editor

We really need to get beyond the assumption that all deaf people hear nothing and all blind people see nothing. […]

Deaf News: Charity Sense expresses deep concern over documentary revealing behaviour of PIP assessors

April 12, 2016 by Editor

The charity Sense, which represents Deafblind people, has responded to the Channel 4 programme Dispatches that aired last night, investigating the planned […]

Molly Watt: Let Me Be a Part

July 17, 2015 by Editor

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In a lot of my talks I often mention how grateful I am to have great family and friends. I […]

Molly Watt: My ears, my eyes, my Apple Watch

June 19, 2015 by Editor

My whole life has always evolved around technology, starting with analogue hearing aids at 18 months in order to access […]

Molly Watt: How my new Apple Watch suits me having Usher Syndrome

May 12, 2015 by Editor

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Having known about the Apple Watch for some time and knowing lots of my friends were planning to buy one, […]

Watch: Shocking CCTV footage of Deaf and partially sighted man being pushed onto train tracks

October 27, 2014 by Editor

Two men from Essex have been jailed for 22 months and nine months respectively following a horrific incident where they […]

Linda Richards: 10 things I wish care homes would do for people who have hearing and sight loss

April 25, 2014 by Editor

The annual Great British Care Home Awards finals are due to be held in London on 26th April 2014. The […]