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Deaf News: Agency told to reduce number of deaf residents – in housing complex for deaf people

October 28, 2013

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A housing director in the state of Arizona, U.S.A. has decided to go against a federal order that they must […]

Jen Dodds: Why do people assume there’s something wrong with being deaf?

October 28, 2013

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The other day, my toddler and I took our car to have some work done to it at a garage […]

The Weekend Selection: The take a break, relaxing break and breakdown edition

October 26, 2013

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Here are the top five new blogposts from the this week based on pageviews. Andrew Arthur: I had a nervous […]

Charlie Swinbourne: Trying (and failing) to get my hearing aids fixed

October 25, 2013

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On Wednesday, my daughter woke me up with a special gift. “Your hearing aids daddy!” she said, as she handed […]

Kristen Hansen Brakeman: Don’t hate me because I can’t hear you

October 25, 2013

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“We cran do your earwig pest cow,” the nurse said. “What?” I asked. “I said, ‘We can do your hearing […]

Deaf News: The Ear Foundation call for more cochlear implants for deaf adults

October 25, 2013

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Hearing implant charity The Ear Foundation is calling for an expansion in the use of cochlear implants for deaf adults. […]

Deaf News: Disability Minister agrees to take up deaf issues in meeting with Sir Malcolm Bruce and deaf organisations

October 24, 2013

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We’ve had this press release in from the office of Sir Malcolm Bruce MP: Sir Malcolm Bruce MP met with […]

Elisabeth McDermott: When I want to switch off, I close my eyes and turn my head away. Is that ok?

October 24, 2013

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I’d like to throw this topic of conversation out there. I am aware I may very well get a backlash […]

Communication Support Bill due in Parliament tomorrow – but will MPs have the time to debate it?

October 24, 2013

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Tomorrow, Sir Malcolm Bruce’s Communication Support (Deafness Bill) is due to be debated in Parliament. Friday’s session is devoted entirely […]

Read: How deaf women are vulnerable to domestic abuse: the tragic story of Safiya

October 24, 2013

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An article in the New Statesman has followed up on the harrowing story of a Deaf woman who was kept […]