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Amy Gibbs: Why I set up a BSL friendly group for parents in Bristol

June 30, 2016

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This article is about a Deaf and BSL friendly group in Bristol that I set up with other mums in […]

Deaf News: Craig Crowley from Action Deafness gives response to Brexit

June 29, 2016

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A statement has been given by Action Deafness’s CEO Craig Crowley on the result of the EU Referendum. He said: […]

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

June 29, 2016

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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