Browsing Archives of Author »Charlie Swinbourne«

Dr Sara Louise Wheeler: The theme of genetic deafness and associated prejudice in The Silent Child?

May 3, 2018

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Without a doubt The Silent Child has been hugely successful in promoting deaf awareness – both on and off screen. As […]

Deaf News: ‘Are you deaf or just stupid?’ New Zealand mayor apologises for public comments

May 2, 2018

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A mayor in the New Zealand area of Dunedin has apologised after asking a member of the public if they […]

Watch: The last episode of Small World Series 2 is out now! #ad

May 1, 2018

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This is a sponsored post. Excellent news for Small World fans – another brand new episode is now available for […]

Watch: BSL translation of BBC Radio 4 interview with Darren Townsend-Handscomb intepreter and CODA

May 1, 2018

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Pictured (above) left to right: Aasmah Mir, Richard Coles, Darren, Alexandra Burke, Raynor Winn and Jules Hudson. Saturday Live is […]

Read: The Deaf girl in the Nepal earthquake who set up a school (via The Telegraph)

April 30, 2018

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The Telegraph has an insighful article about a Deaf girl in the Nepal earthquake who stayed to set up a […]

Emily Howlett: With interpreters, is content more important than accuracy?

April 27, 2018

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“It has been magnificent to be present with you all here today, you wonderful, lively and intelligent group of humans. […]

Watch: Deaf refugees in a foreign land (via BBC)

April 26, 2018

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The BBC has released a great video about an Austrian group which helps Deaf refugees learn sign language. The video […]

Elisa Nuevo Vallin: Deaf Awareness for all in the workplace

April 25, 2018

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This article is posted in association with our supporter, Deaf Umbrella. Today I am calling out to all companies – […]

Watch: Episode 3 of Small World Series 2 is online now! #ad

April 24, 2018

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This is a sponsored post. Excellent news for Small World fans – another brand new episode is now available for […]

Teresa Garratty: A teachable moment

April 24, 2018

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Self indulgent article inbound! (As if all of mine aren’t self indulgent!) But bear with me, there’s a teachable moment […]