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Rebecca-Anne Withey: What I learned from meeting my idol – Caroline Parker

September 25, 2016

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At weekends, we post some of our most popular blogs. Tell us your favourites by emailing thelimpingchicken@gmail.com Calling sign singers […]

Elizabeth Edgar: Think you are cut out to be Deaf? Here’s the pros and cons

September 24, 2016

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At weekends, we post some of our most popular blogs. Tell us your favourites by emailing thelimpingchicken@gmail.com “Do you know […]

Alex Orlov: No matter how many times I ask, companies keep trying to phone me

September 23, 2016

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Having been born Deaf, I think I manage pretty well with a cochlear implant, lipreading, email, Skype and sign language […]

Neil Robinson: How I was ordained a deacon

September 22, 2016

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Neil Robinson was ordained a deacon in Salisbury Cathedral in June. He has taken up the post of diocesan chaplain to […]

Simon Pearse: Help fill in our survey about how deaf people use the phone

September 21, 2016

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Earlier in the year NADP (National Association of Deafened People) decided to ask their membership how they use the phone. […]

Deafblind runner James Clarke completes ambition to gain 100 medals in 8 years

September 20, 2016

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There were celebrations on the south coast of England this weekend as dozens of Deaf people cheered on Deafblind runner James […]

Deaf News: US theatre delays production of Tribes until Deaf actors can be found

September 20, 2016

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A week ago, we reported on a controversial situation in America, when the play Tribes was cast with hearing actors […]

Deaf Child Worldwide: Our ‘Birds and the Bees’ project in Uganda

September 20, 2016

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Deafness is the most common disability in Uganda, affecting 360,000 under-18s. This year the International Week of the Deaf (19-25 […]

Watch: Actress Rachel Shenton’s fundraising video for film about a Deaf child

September 19, 2016

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Actress Rachel Shenton, who had a Deaf father, has released a fundraising video and website for a film she has […]

Deaf Child Worldwide: Read about Grace, the Deaf tailor in Uganda as part of International Week of the Deaf

September 19, 2016

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This year, the International Week of the Deaf (19-25 September) takes place under the theme of ‘With sign language, I […]