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December 8, 2015

I’m a Child of two Deaf Adults; my first language was British Sign Language, and I learnt to speak when […]

December 7, 2015

Last week, when the Government announced that it was making cuts to Disabled Students Allowance (DSA), many of us were […]

December 7, 2015

A new service has been launched that will make information about NHS primary care services accessible to Deaf people for […]

December 7, 2015

Comments Off on Deaf News: 20 year old student nominated for Young Deafblind Person of the Year

A 20-year-old Deafblind woman has been shortlisted for a national award by deafblind charity Sense in the category of ‘Young deafblind […]

December 6, 2015

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

December 5, 2015

Comments Off on Deaf News: Deaf man wins America’s Next Top Model!

Some breaking news this morning as it’s been announced that Nyle DiMarco has won America’s Next Top Model. Here’s an […]

December 4, 2015

Comments Off on Deaf News: Ofcom publishes fourth report into live subtitles, saying delay is too long

Ofcom has published its fourth and final report measuring the quality of live TV subtitles in UK programmes. Over the […]

December 4, 2015

Our Editor Charlie Swinbourne has appeared on BBC1’s Watchdog programme talking about hearing loops, a device which can help people […]

December 4, 2015

Comments Off on Shortlist announced for Royal Association for Deaf People’s 175 Birthday Honours Awards (BSL)

To commemorate their 175th birthday, the Royal Association for Deaf People (RAD), is hosting the RAD 175 Birthday Honours gala […]

December 3, 2015

The National Deaf Children’s Society has hit out at the Government over their announcement that they will be going ahead with proposed […]