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Watch: How cycling changed a deaf woman’s life

December 6, 2017

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A video has been released by the English Federation of Disability Sport about how taking up cycling helped change the […]

Deaf News: Award for deafPLUS’ BSL Video advice helpline

December 5, 2017

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deafPLUS’ BSL Video Advice Helpline has won the award for “Best Innovative Use of Technology” at the d2017 Helplines Partnership Awards. […]

Deaf News: New ‘fake interpreter’ storm in Florida

December 5, 2017

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ABC News has reported on another ‘fake interpreter’ scandal, this time in Florida, USA. Strangely, in this situation, it appears […]

Emily Howlett: Modern technology is great for deaf folk, but old stuff is great too (BSL)

December 4, 2017

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You know what? I really love technology. It doesn’t always love me (trying to add a picture to a MS […]

Stacey Betts: Having a deaf daughter taught me how important Deaf Awareness is

December 3, 2017

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At weekends, we post some of the most popular posts from our archive. My daughter is Deaf. She was born […]

Lianne Herbert: A system is needed for D/deaf patients in NHS buildings

December 2, 2017

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At weekends, we post some of the most popular posts from our archive. Hospitals. Love them or loathe them? They’re […]

Richard MacQueen: Why I’m disappointed with BBC Scotland’s viral comedy clip

December 1, 2017

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I’m disappointed with BBC Scotland for the video they have released on Facebook showing two police officers being taught rude […]

Chris Bradley: Growing up at the Deaf club (and coping with bingo)

December 1, 2017

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Being from a large deaf family I spent a good part of my life attending deaf clubs. I’d go as […]

Charlie Swinbourne: What does ‘hearsplaining’ mean? (BSL)

November 30, 2017

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In the last year or so, the term ‘mansplaining’ has become well known for referring to the way some men […]

Janine Davis: My search for deaf and hard of hearing leaders in the Caribbean

November 29, 2017

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This morning I was reading a Richard Branson article. He stated 40% of the world’s self – made millionaires have […]

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