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Emily Howlett: Why is everyone suddenly so interested in signed languages?

June 8, 2020

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I’ve noticed quite a few things that have been changing over recent weeks; my hair is now about 8 feet […]

Read: Lockdown and the impact on deaf children – letter in the Guardian

June 8, 2020

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A letter has been published in the Guardian from a group of professionals who work with deaf children, asking that […]

Clare Vale: Tips for reducing isolation during lockdown

June 6, 2020

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As we approach three months of lockdown, one of the main emotions millions of us are feeling is loneliness. As […]

UK Deaf Sport’s response to Coronavirus (with BSL video) #deafstayinworkout

June 5, 2020

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As with many organisations and charities, UK Deaf Sport (UKDS) has had to adapt and look at different ways to […]

Deaf professionals write open letter advocating for transparent face masks (with BSL video)

June 5, 2020

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If you would like to add your name to over 200 people who have signed the open letter so far, email deafvoices@icloud.com. […]

Deaf people and charities express concerns about face masks

June 5, 2020

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After the government’s announcement that it will become compulsory for face masks to be worn on public transport from 15th […]

Eastenders to air ‘silent episode’ at 8pm tonight on BBC1

June 1, 2020

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BBC1’s long-running soap Eastenders is to air a special ‘silent episode’ tonight, featuring the character of Ben Mitchell, who has […]

BSL video news via Deafstation is back – how it started and what’s happening now

May 27, 2020

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The idea of Deafstation news arose from a project in the Centre for Deaf Studies, University of Bristol.  The WISDOM […]

Transparent face masks could stop ‘months of misery’ for 9 million people, charities say

May 18, 2020

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Charities say nine million people could benefit from transparent face masks. Deaf people can’t lip-read or see facial expressions through […]

Emily Howlett: What will become of the rainbow children?

May 15, 2020

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I know we’re all supposed to live for today, live in the moment. It’s something I regularly tell myself, my […]