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Tim Blackwell: Why I disagree with jail sentences for Deaf people convicted of Access to Work fraud

June 29, 2016

Recently, the Limping Chicken reported that three profoundly Deaf people have each been sentenced to quite long jail sentences for […]

Len Darlow: How I manipulated my hearing test to make sure I got hearing aids!

June 28, 2016

Now nearly 86 years of age, I have spent most of my life trying to set a good example to […]

Deaf News: SignHealth says Brexit “uncertainty” may affect health services for Deaf people

June 28, 2016

After yesterday’s report of statements from the British Deaf Association and the National Deaf Children’s Society, now SignHealth, the Deaf health […]

Deaf News: Deaf swimmer close to qualifying for US Olympic team

June 28, 2016

Extract from the Washington Times: When Marcus Titus is gliding through the water, his head bobbing up and down, he […]

Alicia de Barry: Would I be the same person if I wasn’t deaf?

June 27, 2016

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Just like every hearing person is unique, every deaf person is unique. We each have our own idiosyncrasies that may, […]

Deaf News: BDA pledges to work to ensure UK Deaf people stay part of European Union of the Deaf

June 27, 2016

The British Deaf Association (BDA) and the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) have both responded to a request from Limping […]

Laura Lowles: Sorry, you’re what? My lip-reading fails

June 26, 2016

At weekends we publish some of our most popular blogs. Tell us your favourites by emailing thelimpingchicken@gmail.com. Mishearing conversation is […]

Mike Fahey: Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn about hiding my deafness anymore

June 25, 2016

At weekends, we post some of our most popular blogs. Tell us your favourites at thelimpingchicken@gmail.com Shari Eberts’ article recently […]

Brexit: What D/deaf people around the country think of Britain’s decision to leave the EU

June 24, 2016

Following the vote to leave the European Union this morning, we asked our readers to tell us what they think. […]

EU Referendum result: Please tell us what you think

June 24, 2016

Following the news of the Leave vote, this morning’s article on Limping Chicken (which was not related to the referendum) […]