Browsing Archives of Author »Charlie Swinbourne«

Deaf News: NHS audiology services “being cut”

October 24, 2012

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According to research by Action on Hearing Loss, around 40% of NHS audiology services are facing cuts in funding. There […]

Lianne Herbert: The frustration of attending a play without any access

October 24, 2012

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Last week, my drama teacher organised a theatre trip for my drama group – who are all hearing – to […]

Anna Hughes: My role in the Paralympics opening ceremony

October 24, 2012

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My journey to the 2012 London Paralympics opening and closing ceremonies took a year. From auditioning, to performing in the […]

Tim Blackwell: DLA is set to disappear, and deaf people need to prepare for it

October 23, 2012

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Many Deaf people are currently receiving Disability Living Allowance (DLA) as of legal right and may, like me, have got […]

Lizzie Ward: What it means to have Musical Ear Syndrome

October 23, 2012

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One thing that has always intrigued me about my experience of being deaf is the question of my ‘musical tinnitus’. […]

Must See: Integrated sign language performance of I, Malvolio at London’s Unicorn Theatre

October 22, 2012

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The Limping Chicken has four pairs of tickets (that’s eight altogether!) to give away for the performance below, on a […]

The Secret Deafie: “I want to hear more, Mummy.” The most difficult decision I’ve ever had to make

October 22, 2012

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The Secret Deafie is a series of anonymous columns written by different writers. Today’s Deafie tells us about a life-changing […]

Ni Gallant: Team V needs you!! Tackling youth homelessness

October 22, 2012

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A slightly different blog post than usual this time as I wanted to tell you all about the work I’ve […]

Deaf news in BSL from Remark: Bologna’s Deaf restaurant | Baby signing | Charity award

October 19, 2012

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Click on the titles to go to Remark’s website, then click ‘BSL’ to watch the news in beautiful sign language! Deaf […]

Rebecca-Anne Withey: I beg your pardon? Deaf people are human, not a stereotype

October 19, 2012

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Driving home one day, I noticed cars behind and in front suddenly dispersing. It took a second to realise I […]