Browsing Archives of Author »Charlie Swinbourne«

“We ran into the fire to get everyone out” Meet Abbie Collins, London’s Deaf Paramedic

August 1, 2013

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Being a Paramedic is not for the faint hearted. Anything can and will happen. From being called to someone’s home […]

Deaf News: Scientists grow entire human ear in laboratory

July 31, 2013

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According to this report on the BBC website, “US scientists say they have moved a step closer to being able […]

Donna Williams: Becoming even more deaf – and accepting it (even if I miss those ‘tsh’ sounds)

July 31, 2013

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I see myself as being quite secure in my deaf identity. I’m part of a diverse community and a rich […]

Big Brother Update: Sam escapes eviction and gets a letter from home! Days 43, 44 & 45

July 30, 2013

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Day 43,  Thursday 25/7 The highlights of todays show focused on the secret and lies of this weeks eviction in […]

Deaf News: Facebook video shows deaf patient confused and anxious in hospital

July 30, 2013

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A harrowing video has been posted on Facebook of a deaf female hospital patient who apparently doesn’t know what drugs […]

(e : Deaf Topics I Don’t Care to Hear About From Strangers

July 29, 2013

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There are some things related to deaf and hard of hearing issues I don’t really care to hear about from […]

The Weekend Selection: The doing it for the kids edition

July 27, 2013

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Here are the top five new blogposts from the 24,462 pageviews over the previous 7 days. Andy Palmer: Sometimes sad, […]

How to watch the 2013 Deaflympics!

July 26, 2013

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The 2013 Deaflympics start today, so here at Limping Chicken we thought we should tell you, our humble readers, how […]

Ayesha Gavin: My long and hard journey to becoming a deaf teacher

July 26, 2013

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Ayesha Gavin hit the headlines in May after qualifying as a teacher after suffering a lifetime of abuse and misunderstading […]

Big Brother Update: Sam talks about what it’s like to be deaf (days 39, 40 & 41)

July 25, 2013

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Day 39, Sunday 21st July The day started with Sophie trying to wake Sam (who has just been nominated for […]