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Deaf News: Deaf footballer playing in the Scottish Cup is abused by fans

January 24, 2014 by

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Just over a year ago, Deaf footballer Daniel Ailey was abused while playing for Potters Bar Town, and went on […]

Deaf News: Donaldson’s Deaf School in Scotland ordered to improve its leadership

December 5, 2013 by

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The Herald Scotland has reported: SCOTLAND’S national deaf school has been ordered to improve its leadership after inspectors found important […]

Deaf News: Scottish Parliament to trial subtitling First Minister’s Questions

November 13, 2013 by

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The Edinburgh Reporter told last week how The Scottish Parliament is trialling a new service which will mean subtitles are […]

Watch: STV’s 45 minute documentary of Deaf sailor Gerry Hughes’ round-the-world odyssey

September 12, 2013 by

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We use the idea that something is “must see” rather too often – but if you don’t watch this, then […]

“I am a different Gerry now to the Gerry I was when I left.” An interview with Deaf round-the-world sailor Gerry Hughes

May 15, 2013 by

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Before interviewing Gerry Hughes, I call him up on FaceTime and his wife Kay answers. Kay tells me how pleased […]

Deaf News: Deaf patient in Scottish hospital left without an interpreter for twelve days

March 28, 2013 by

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A shocking report in the Scotsman has revealed how a Deaf patient was left isolated and unable to communicate for […]