Browsing Archives of Author »Rebecca A Withey«

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 […]

Police Scotland launch BSL videos to support Deaf survivors of domestic abuse (BSL)

January 8, 2025

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Police Scotland, supported by Heriot-Watt University, has created a series of British Sign Language (BSL) videos aimed at the deaf […]

Diana Peedle-Calloo tells us about her acting career, photography and aspirations for the future! (BSL)

January 7, 2025

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Hi everyone, I’m Diana Peedle-Calloo although some of you may know me as Diana Martin – which is the name […]

Ami Kal: The impact of Mr Peter Brown, my BSL teacher and mentor (BSL)

January 6, 2025

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There are people who come into our lives and change everything. For me, one of those people is Mr. Peter […]