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Deaf News: SignHealth says “enough is enough” to government on Deaf mental health services (BSL)

February 16, 2016

Two bitter blows have been dealt to the Deaf community this week. The Deaf Health Charity SignHealth says “enough […]

“A victory for disabled workers everywhere.” Deaf postman with MS arrives back at work TODAY after 24 hour strike

February 15, 2016

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After what’s been called a two-year “David and Goliath” battle with the country’s second largest employer, culminating with a 24-hour […]

Deaf News: Deaf community champions celebrated at RAD 175th Birthday Honours Awards (BSL)

February 15, 2016

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Members of the Deaf community, along with friends, family and colleagues, were out in force on 11th February at a […]

Rebecca-Anne Withey: For Deaf actors to shine, we need to get behind #deaftalent

February 15, 2016

Whether you’re aware of the #deaftalent hashtag trend that’s circulating social media, there’s a storm brewing in the deaf world. […]

Robert Mandara: Programming your own hearing aids, part 3. How to do it!

February 14, 2016

At weekends, we publish some of our most popular articles. Tell us what your favourites are by emailing thelimpingchicken@gmail.com Last […]

Deaf News: Researchers to examine whether early use of sign language gives deaf children best chance of development

February 12, 2016

An article in UConn Today has revealed how researchers are examining whether deaf children should learn sign language to give […]

Watch: Paddy Ladd explaining the concept of Deafhood, via BBC See Hear

February 12, 2016

The BBC’s programme for Deaf people, See Hear, has released a recent item featuring Deaf academic Paddy Ladd, explaining the […]

Deaf News: Deaf American man allegedly told at McDonalds: “leave or I’m going to call the police”

February 11, 2016

It’s been reported that a Deaf American man is planning to sue McDonalds about his treatment at a drive-through, where […]

“The best bit was the banter!” Charlie Swinbourne: What it’s like to take a fitness class in BSL with a Deaf instructor

February 11, 2016

About two years ago, I started getting fitter through swimming (check out my blog on why swimming is a great […]

Watch: SignHealth’s BSL videos about testicular cancer (BSL)

February 10, 2016

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To mark World Cancer Day on the 4th February, the Deaf Health Charity SignHealth has launched videos on testicular cancer […]