Browsing Archives of Author »Rebecca A Withey«

Jude Powell: My acting experience so far and appearance in Bridgerton! (BSL)

April 14, 2026

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I’m Jude Powell, a 22-year-old English actor and filmmaker, previously interviewed by The Limping Chicken about my role in The […]

Kelly Gilbert: I don’t sound Irish, but I am (BSL)

April 9, 2026

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Saint Patrick’s Day always brings up mixed feelings for me. There’s a sense of pride — remembering where I came […]

Paula Thompson: Ten reasons being deaf actually makes me better at my job (BSL)

April 7, 2026

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Some people think being deaf at work must be a disadvantage. Bless them.  They imagine missed instructions, awkward meetings, and […]

Stacey Shah: Hearing parents of deaf children should never be pushed away from Sign Language (BSL)

April 2, 2026

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I started a petition to ensure that hearing parents of deaf children are given balanced, evidence based information – including […]

Meet Ryan Commerson, the US runner taking on the London marathon for SignHealth! (BSL)

April 1, 2026

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When thousands of runners line up for the London Marathon, everyone has their own reason for being there. For Ryan, […]

Book Review: ‘Did I Eat That?’ by Andie Vowles

March 31, 2026

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There’s something really refreshing about finding a fitness book that doesn’t make you feel overwhelmed, judged, or like you need […]

Insight: What I learnt from my deaf mum (BSL)

March 24, 2026

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Growing up, it was just me and my Mum. I’m an only child, raised by a single deaf parent, and […]

Samera Jones: Why I’m giving back to the deaf community with a charity fundraiser (BSL)

March 20, 2026

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Hi everyone, I’m Samera, and I want to share my journey of learning British Sign Language (BSL) — as well […]

Insight: If I could go back in time, I wouldn’t wrap my deaf child up in cotton wool (BSL)

March 17, 2026

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I didn’t realise I was doing it at the time. In my mind, I felt I was protecting them by […]

Sarah Ann Mather: Growing up as a deaf musician and becoming a music teacher (BSL)

March 11, 2026

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I was diagnosed with progressive hearing loss when I was 6 years old in school. I had passed my newborn […]