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Charlie Swinbourne: Has controversial new film The Tribe changed what a deaf film can be?

May 14, 2015

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Our Editor, Charlie Swinbourne, has written this article for BBC News’ Ouch disability blog about the new film The Tribe, […]

Deaf News: Success for #toylikeme campaign as London firm agrees to make Deaf doll

May 14, 2015

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London 3D Printing toy company MyMakie.com have answered the Toy Like Me campaign call for better diversity in the toy […]

Charlie Swinbourne: The DWP’s own analysis shows how their Access to Work cap directly threatens deaf careers

May 14, 2015

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Many deaf people woke up feeling pretty down on Friday morning with the news that the Conservatives – and around […]

Deaf News: Ofcom announce increase in amount of sign language on screen that smaller TV channels have to show (BSL)

May 13, 2015

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Ofcom today updated the amount of sign language on screen smaller TV channels broadcasting in the UK have to show, in […]

Deaf News: Deaf Tinkerbelle toy goes viral

May 13, 2015

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  A picture of a deaf Tinkerbelle Fairy doll which wears a pink cochlear implant is currently flying around the world […]

Look: At photographer Bethany Davies’ photos of life at home with her deaf parents

May 13, 2015

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One of our readers called Bethany Davies, recently got in touch with details of a photography project she has completed, […]

Deafstudent: How I played a part in election night

May 12, 2015

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Have you ever wondered what happens to your vote after the polls close at 10pm? Obviously it goes to be […]

Molly Watt: How my new Apple Watch suits me having Usher Syndrome

May 12, 2015

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Having known about the Apple Watch for some time and knowing lots of my friends were planning to buy one, […]

Go see: Deaf Build Expo 2, the leading construction event for deaf people, on 6th June 2015

May 11, 2015

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Building on the success of Deaf Build Expo 1 in 2013, Deaf Build Expo is back by popular demand! The […]

Anonymous teacher: Deaf people should be listened to on Deaf education

May 11, 2015

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It’s common knowledge that deaf children’s literacy rates have still not made much progress since the changes in deaf education […]