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World Deaf News: Survey launched in Kampala to help tackle HIV among deaf Ugandan people

February 6, 2014

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A six month survey has been launched in Kampala, Uganda, to study the HIV/AIDS status among local deaf people. The […]

Toby Dawson: Why Scotland becoming independent would be an opportunity for the Scottish Deaf Community

February 5, 2014

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I am a supporter of Scotland becoming independent for many reasons. Here, I will write about what I believe are […]

Deaf News: Association of Sign Language Interpreters denies being consulted on Access to Work changes

February 5, 2014

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ASLI, the Association of Sign Language Interpreters, has released a statement denying that the organisation was consulted about recent changes […]

How many do you know? 15 amazing deaf sports stars!

February 4, 2014

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On Sunday, Derrick Coleman became the first deaf American Footballer to win the SuperBowl. Let’s take a look at him […]

Deaf sports news: Derrick Coleman becomes first deaf Super Bowl winner

February 3, 2014

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Teresa Garratty: My 10 New Year’s resolutions… in February!

February 3, 2014

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It’s February, which means that a lot of people who tried to follow their new year’s resolutions in January have […]

Happy Chinese New #subtitlefail

February 1, 2014

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Sarah Playforth: What makes the best holiday for a deaf woman who needs a rest?

January 31, 2014

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What makes the best holiday for a deaf woman who needs a rest? Definitely my Turkish gulet trip with sailing, walking […]

John Smith: Why Deaf clubs matter (and what they give you that Deaf Pub events can’t) (BSL)

January 30, 2014

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Here is a video blog from Deaf comedian and actor John Smith, in BSL, with a  transcript in English below. Transcript: […]

Laura’s pregnancy diary: No, my boyfriend won’t be making all the phone calls

January 30, 2014

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Laura Hignett is deaf and pregnant. For the next few months, Laura will be sharing her diary entries and her […]