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Deaf News: Margate Deaf school to close, say administrators

December 14, 2015

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The BBC has reported: A school for deaf children which parents said was a “lifeline” is to close, administrators have […]

Teresa Garratty: Can I train my new puppy to be my ears around the house?

December 14, 2015

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I’ve recently acquired a puppy and it’s not just any old puppy….it’s a pug puppy. I’ve never really thought of […]

Kimberly Brown: The advantages of being a deaf parent to hearing children

December 13, 2015

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

The Question: Do deaf people sleep better at night than hearing people?

December 12, 2015

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

Deaf people are truly deaf, hearing people just don’t concentrate: Study reveals ‘inattentional deafness’

December 11, 2015

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A new study has revealed a new form of ‘deafness’ that affects hearing people, called ‘inattentional deafness.” But it’s not […]

8 books featuring deaf characters in time for Christmas!

December 11, 2015

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The Everyone In campaign by Inclusive Minds is calling on authors, illustrators and publishers this Christmas to include more deaf […]

Go See: An evening of Buster Keaton films, with BSL interpretation, at Bristol’s Watershed Cinema

December 10, 2015

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Watershed arts venue and cinema is in Bristol is exploring how they can be more inclusive to all – including being more […]

Watch: BBC Radio documentary about CODAs, translated into BSL and ISL

December 10, 2015

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Cathy Moorehead, who is a BBC Radio Ulster presenter, has made a BBC radio documentary  called the Loudest House on […]

Deaf News: Margate Deaf school at risk of closure

December 9, 2015

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The BBC have reported: The country’s oldest specialist school for deaf children could close at the end of the year […]

Rebecca Atkinson: Top 5 Christmas toys featuring deafness!

December 9, 2015

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Christmas in nearly upon us, children across the land are drawing up lists for Father Christmas, but where do you […]