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Joanne Woodhouse-Roberts: Native BSL user on a BSL Level 6 course!

February 28, 2022
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‘Misguided’ plans to change student loan requirements criticised by the National Deaf Children’s Society

February 24, 2022
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Ukraine crisis: International Deaf community responds to Russia invasion

February 24, 2022
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BSL Act Now: Amended British Sign Language Bill passes committee stage

February 23, 2022
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Rebecca A Withey: Looking for a new house (and being deaf!)

February 23, 2022
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Rebecca A Withey: My response to the performances by deaf artists at the NFL Super Bowl

February 22, 2022
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Charlotte Hyde: On subtitles and people saying ‘you aren’t a good listener’

February 22, 2022
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Scrapping of Covid rules in England ‘will increase fear and anxiety’ for disabled people, charity warns

February 21, 2022
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‘Urgent action’ required as Teachers of the Deaf numbers hit record low

February 21, 2022
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BSL Act Now: Who are the MPs who will discuss British Sign Language Bill at committee stage?

February 21, 2022
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