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Sarah-Jade Walker: I’m a deaf BSL teacher and I recently won an award! (BSL)

November 22, 2023

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My name is Sarah-jade and I am from York. I have lived there for all of my life until I recently […]

Insight: Reflections on being a black, deaf man in Britain (BSL)

November 20, 2023

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This article is anonymous. Watch the BSL translation by Ahmed Mudawi below, or scroll down to read in English. I […]

Paul Challinor: I’m a web designer and entrepreneur who just happens to be deaf (BSL)

November 17, 2023

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Hello! My name is Paul, and I am a professional web designer and entrepreneur. I’m based in Buckinghamshire, and I […]

Deaf News: Care Worker at Exmouth’s Deaf Academy nominated for prestigious award (BSL)

November 14, 2023

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One of the newest members of the Deaf Academy team has been nominated for a prestigious award. Alex Scarlatt, who […]

Insight: I should have the right to state my interpreter preferences for medical appointments (BSL)

November 10, 2023

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I had a hospital appointment at the audiology department today.  When I arrived, I asked at reception for the name […]

UK first as Deaf scholar Annelies Kusters becomes full professor at Heriot-Watt University (BSL)

November 8, 2023

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The first deaf scholar ever to achieve full Professor status in the field of Deaf Studies and Sign Language Studies in […]

Nadia Nadarajah: (BSL) Concentration fatigue should be included in deaf awareness training

November 7, 2023

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English Transcript: Hi! You can see from the image I have shared that the topic I’m addressing is about concentration […]

Unify and Hands 4 Voices sign Chelsea Football Club anthem at half time (BSL)

November 3, 2023

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Last Saturday there was a half-time song with a difference at Chelsea stadium Stamford Bridge. Singer James Vickery, deaf sign […]

Rebecca A Withey: Tips for making your school production deaf-friendly (BSL)

November 2, 2023

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It’s that time of year where most primary schools turn their attention to forthcoming Christmas Nativities or school plays. It […]

Matt Pinder: The Apps I use to support communication after I experienced sudden deafness (BSL)

October 31, 2023

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If you lose your hearing as an adult you can quickly find yourself stuck when it comes to communicating. After […]