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Lumo TV to premiere three new short films by deaf filmmakers across the UK

August 29, 2025

LumoTV is thrilled to premiere not one, not two, but THREE exciting new, short films at three new locations across […]

Hannah Anglin-Jaffe: The benefits of sign bilingualism for schools (BSL)

July 24, 2025

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Last week I had the privilege of presenting at the BDA BSL Conference 2025. The theme was ‘Us. Here. Always’ […]

Deaf organisations release information for specialist support as deaf individuals share stories alleging sexual abuse (BSL)

July 22, 2025

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Several deaf organisations have released information signposting deaf people to accessible specialist support services following videos and stories released on […]

Michael Woods: My Journey to the Summits – Why I Climb (BSL)

July 18, 2025

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I started trekking back in 2015 — just out of curiosity really. I never imagined it would take over my […]

Reform not cuts: SignHealth report calls on government to review Access to Work (BSL)

July 16, 2025

A new report published today by the campaign ‘deaf together’ shows only 15% of deaf people have had a positive […]

Insight: Interpreters should have specific training to work in media (BSL)

July 7, 2025

I work in the media, namely television and film and I am a deaf sign language user. Lately I have […]

Phoebe Booth: The critical shortfall in services for elderly deaf people (BSL)

July 2, 2025

Across the UK, D/deaf individuals in need of care are facing a critical shortfall in appropriate services, with many being […]

Karissa Patel: Creating art about my experiences of growing up deaf (BSL)

June 20, 2025

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Hi, my name is Karissa and I was born profoundly deaf in both ears, and have a cochlear implant. I’m […]

Steph Bailey Scott: Why we created near future drama Martha, putting deaf stories centre stage

June 18, 2025

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Martha can be seen at Sherman Theatre Cardiff until 21st June before transferring to Pontio in Bangor 25th-26th June. More […]

Sophie Kang: The BDA is right to signal caution on AI and BSL (BSL)

June 10, 2025

Sophie Kang, Sales and Marketing Manager at Sign Solutions, says AI has the potential to help BSL signers, but only […]