Browsing Archives of Author »Charlie Swinbourne«

Jen Dodds: More deaf people should post signed videos online, no matter how fluent they are (BSL)

July 21, 2014

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Scroll down the page to see this article signed by Jen in BSL, or click here! So, I’ve poured water […]

Deaf News: Concerns raised for health and care for Deaf people in Oxfordshire

July 21, 2014

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A new report launched today by community interest company Sign Lingual UK and commissioned by consumer champion Healthwatch Oxfordshire highlights a lack of access […]

BSL video: Water Aid thank Deaf community for water challenge donations – then soak themselves!

July 18, 2014

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Here’s a nice video to end the week. Two members of staff from the charity Water Aid post a video […]

Andy Palmer: 10 situations when knowing sign language can help any deaf child (BSL)

July 18, 2014

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Many severely or profoundly deaf kids these days wear cochlear implants or hearing aids. Some parents, new to the experience of […]

One of these three people is the next Chair of the BDA. Who are YOU voting for?

July 18, 2014

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The British Deaf Association has long been regarded as the charity for the Deaf, signing community, so being Chair of the BDA is no […]

Limping Chicken passes two million page views!

July 17, 2014

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A few minutes ago, Limping Chicken passed the 2 million views mark! Here’s a few words from our Editor, Charlie […]

Watch: Departure Lounge, a moving drama about Deaf friendship in hospital

July 17, 2014

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This week, on digital TV and online, the BSL Zone is showing Departure Lounge, an award-winning half hour drama about […]

Deaf people in Zambia struggle to access HIV information

July 17, 2014

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All Africa website has reported on the problems Deaf people have accessing HIV information in Zambia, a country that prides […]

Deaf News: Deaf people in Camden say they are “frightened” and “stressed out” by closure of disability service

July 16, 2014

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The Ham and High has reported on how the closure of Camden’s DISC disability support service has left Deaf people in […]

The Question: Should family sign language courses be expanded?

July 16, 2014

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If there is one thing that learning sign language is known for, it is being expensive. To become a competent […]