Browsing Archives of Author »Charlie Swinbourne«

J. Parrish Lewis: Why it’s so important for Deaf kids to discover different ways to relate

March 16, 2016

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The other day I was asked by a father who cares very much about his daughter how he could help […]

Deaf News: Theatre performances in Derby to inform Deaf children about internet safety

March 16, 2016

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A joint theatre project helping to inform young people about the potential dangers of the Internet will be performed in […]

Go See: BFI Flare: London LGBT Film Festival, access tickets still available

March 16, 2016

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This is a sponsored post. BFI Flare is the UK’s largest LGBT film festival. It’s a chance to see the […]

Deaf News: First steps towards BSL/ISL Bill in Northern Ireland with public consultation launched today

March 15, 2016

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The British Deaf Association Northern Ireland (BDA NI) has said it was delighted by the support shown in Northern Ireland yesterday […]

The Secret Deafie: My story shows how deaf people can beat low expectations in education

March 15, 2016

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Read all of our anonymous Secret Deafie posts by clicking here. Though a majority, if not all of us, have […]

Rebecca-Anne Withey: What going to a deaf school gave me

March 14, 2016

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There are only 21 deaf schools in the UK now, compared to back in 1982 when there was 75. The […]

Deaf News: Charity Sense raises concerns at government plans to change PIP eligibility criteria

March 14, 2016

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National deafblind charity Sense has responded to the government announcement that it will push forward with plans to change the […]

Deaf News: £224,000 grant for British Society for Mental Health and Deafness project in Wales

March 13, 2016

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The British Society for Mental Health and Deafness (BSMHD) has announced that they have been awarded a three year grant of […]

Deaf News: Action Deafness awarded CQC accreditation

March 12, 2016

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Our supporter Action Deafness, a deaf-led national charitable company, has become one of the first Deaf-specific community and support providers […]

Charlie Swinbourne: 10 things that only happen to deaf people in films (and not in real life)

March 11, 2016

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Deaf characters who appear in films and TV series often give Deaf people mixed feelings. On one hand, it’s exciting to […]