Browsing Archives of Author »Charlie Swinbourne«

Susan Eagling: Why do companies ask Deaf people to speak on the phone to confirm their identity?

February 25, 2015

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My husband and I recently decided to buy travel insurance with the bank. When it came to medical questions, the person […]

Zoe Harrison: Developing my ‘listening eyes’ as a deaf counsellor

February 24, 2015

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My first counselling experience was enough to make me cringe, due to the lack of understanding about why I needed […]

Deaf News: Deaf people to quiz disability minister at first fully accessible political debate

February 23, 2015

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Deafness and Hearing Loss Charity Action on Hearing Loss are hosting the first ever fully accessible debate between representatives of […]

Deaf News: Deaf woman’s complaint against GP who wouldn’t provide interpreter upheld by ombudsman (BSL)

February 23, 2015

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A Deaf woman who uses BSL has had her complaint against her GP upheld by the Parliamentary and Health Service […]

Manchester to hold its first Deaf Rave tomorrow night

February 23, 2015

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Manchester will host its first Deaf Rave tomorrow night. The Deaf Rave will be the first of its kind in […]

How to follow the Limping Chicken (and pick up some eggs!)

February 22, 2015

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The Limping Chicken publishes new articles every weekday. To make sure you don’t miss an article, make sure you are following […]

BSL translation: Rebecca Atkinson highlights the irony of Usher in the Deaf community

February 21, 2015

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Last week, Rebecca Atkinson wrote about how Deaf people with Usher are treated in the Deaf community. Thanks to Sarah […]

The Question: Can Deaf awareness courses really be taught?

February 21, 2015

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Every weekend, we are publishing popular articles from our archive, which you might have missed the first time round! Tell us which […]

Charlie Swinbourne: Are interpreters like #Signguy, who sign during public emergencies, going viral for the right reasons?

February 20, 2015

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Another storm, another sign language interpreter goes viral. In Queensland, Australia, a sign language interpreter has appeared on TV alongside […]

Deaf News: Degree course for Deaf actors and performers launched in Scotland

February 20, 2015

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This just in – the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has launched a degree for Deaf actors and performers. The press […]