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Rebecca A Withey: Things to consider when choosing your BSL class or tutor (BSL)

February 11, 2025

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I was recently asked by a hearing acquaintance how they could start learning sign language. This question sparked an in-depth […]

Insight: I decided to change my career and become a birthing doula (BSL)

February 4, 2025

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 As a Mother to my own four children, I believe that the time preparing for childbirth, the labour itself and […]

Tom Hunt tells us about the inspiration behind creating a Deaf-friendly Beginners Guitar course (BSL)

January 31, 2025

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Hi everyone, I’m Tom and I’m a music tutor and composer. I am also the Dad of a severe-profoundly Deaf […]

William Everett on being diagnosed with ADHD and founding the Deaf ADHD Journal (BSL)

January 30, 2025

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My name is William Everett, I’m 30 years old, Deaf, and I have Combined ADHD. I’m also the creator of […]

Deaf fashion designer Laura Tailor tells us about her journey so far and plans for the future (BSL)

January 27, 2025

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Hello! My name is Laura and I’m a fashion designer. I am originally from Latvia, however I moved to England […]

Insight: Don’t underestimate me because I am deaf and a woman (BSL)

January 22, 2025

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I work in a field that is dominated by hearing men. I haven’t always worked in this area but after […]

Keighley Tansley: Adjusting to an ASD diagnosis for my deaf son (BSL)

January 20, 2025

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Hi everyone, I am Keighley. I’m a profoundly deaf mum of three boys. We live in Essex by the seaside […]

Rebecca A Withey: Taking a step outside my comfort zone – and learning a lesson for 2025 (BSL)

January 15, 2025

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I’m not a big believer in New Years resolutions. I prefer to start new projects or initiate changes in the […]

Insight: I chose to spend Christmas alone for the first time, and I’m glad I did (BSL)

January 14, 2025

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I have never really enjoyed Christmas. I never really understood why that was exactly. What was I missing that made […]

Student from The Deaf Academy honoured on national hero television show (BSL)

January 10, 2025

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The resilience and bravery of one of Exeter Deaf Academy’s inspirational students was celebrated on national television in December. Hafwen […]