Our May round-up!

Wow. We blinked and then it was June. But so, so much happened in May. Here’s just a few of the articles we published last month to serve you, our faithful readers.

First up is the highest-viewed article of the month, Things that only happen to deaf people. So popular, that there’s a second instalment coming right up… watch this space!

Just behind that was the second part of our live blog from Deaffest last weekend. Take a look and get a full idea of all the ins and outs and awards from Wolverhampton. Was it really only a week ago? My head’s still sore…

Amazingly, the third most viewed article in May was one that was actually published in March. Round of applause to Donna Williams, whose S*** people say… to sign language interpreters is still being viewed across the world two months later!

It was great this month to have some of the writers from our earliest weeks back with great articles. William Mager told us why mocking Roy Hodgson’s speech really wasn’t ok, while Emily Howlett revealed some of the things she makes Text Relay operators say. That sort of rhymed, didn’t it?

It was also great to have some new writers on board. Lana Senchal asked why Deaf people have to pay to learn BSL, Gary Thomas told us about coming out as being deaf, and – in one of my favourite pieces ever on this site, Ceilidh O’Sullivan revealed how she set up a deaf school in Uganda.

We also featured Ted Evans’ film From us to You, told you why hearing aids need a Harry Potter-style role model, and much, much more.

We’ve got loads of exciting writing on the way, so make sure you stay tuned for June!

Cheers,

Charlie Swinbourne, Editor

The Limping Chicken is supported by Deaf media company Remark!, training and consultancyDeafworks, provider of sign language services Deaf Umbrella, the National Deaf Children’s Society’s Look, Smile Chat campaign, and the National Theatre’s captioned plays.