Rebecca A Withey

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Insight: why do deaf employees have the added job of arranging their own access support? (BSL)

April 22, 2026

There’s a part of my job that no one really sees. On paper, I work in the charity sector. I […]

Avril Langard-Tang tells us about ‘Silent Steps’ and her plans to be the first deaf female to walk alone from John O’Groats to Land’s End (BSL)

April 21, 2026

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Q: Hi Avril! Can you introduce who you are and your connection to the Deaf community? My name is Avril […]

Stagetext secures funding to expand captioned theatre across the UK

April 16, 2026

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A deaf-led access charity, Stagetext, has secured £183,356 from the Creative Foundations Fund, part of the government’s Arts Everywhere Fund, […]

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

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

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

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