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Deaf News: ‘Dossier of Disgrace” from NUBSLI warns of barriers to public services

July 31, 2018

Deaf people’s ability to access public services is being restricted, leading to distress and potentially life threatening situations, according to […]

Anonymous: The Deaf Community and the rise of online therapy; 2D versus 3D therapeutic encounters

July 30, 2018

For many years much of my clinical practice has been dedicated to supporting a national charity in providing accessible face-to-face […]

Sophie Woolley: How you can attend an international arts networking event

July 27, 2018

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What is IETM? The British Council describes it as, “a major European performing arts networking event — ideal for artists and […]

Helen Smith: Defining disability: A many-edged sword

July 25, 2018

In the UK, disabled people have protection from discrimination and disadvantage via the Equality Act 2010. The definition of disability […]

Meet: Chris and Queesra King, Deaf fashion designers with their own boutique!

July 24, 2018

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Hi Chris! I’m excited to find out about your boutique, could you firstly tell us a little about yourself, your […]

Deaf News: Project to research BSL signs for business jargon

July 23, 2018

The origins of BSL may date back to the sixteenth century, but in the Britain of 2018 there are precious […]

Sarah Playforth: My CI op, before and after

July 20, 2018

Since I last blogged, I’ve had my cochlear implant operation and five ‘switch on & tuning’ appointments. It’s no exaggeration […]

Deaf News: Irish national anthem performed in sign language for the first time

July 19, 2018

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The Irish national anthem, Amran Na Bhfiann was performed for the first time in public yesterday, thanks to the efforts […]

Rebecca-Anne Withey: 24 hours without hearing aids – what I discovered from my discoveries!

July 18, 2018

Back when I was at Mary Hare sixth form, each morning my dorm mate, Fi, would instantly reach for her […]

Deaf News: £75,000 challenge fund announced for subtitles in cinemas

July 17, 2018

A £75,000 challenge fund has been announced by the UK cinema industry, aiming to solve the problem of deaf people’s […]