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June 29, 2021 by Liam O'Dell

A concert promoter for the girl group Little Mix is to be taken to court on Thursday, after a British […]

June 22, 2021 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on BREAKING: British Sign Language users can call 999 via video relay from next year, Ofcom announces

Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users who need to contact the emergency services will soon be able to do so […]

June 16, 2021 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on Deaf News: Deaf campaigners take Government to court over BSL access to Covid briefings

The UK Government was taken to court today, after Deaf campaigners challenged its refusal to provide a British Sign Language […]

June 16, 2021 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on Deaf News: Labour MP Rosie Cooper presents BSL Bill to Commons

Labour MP Rosie Cooper has brought forward a British Sign Language (BSL) Bill in the House of Commons, it has […]

June 15, 2021 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on #WhereIsTheInterpreter: The story so far

The UK Government is being taken to court tomorrow, in a landmark legal case with the potential to strengthen the […]

June 6, 2021 by Liam O'Dell

Deaf online fitness instructor India Morse, who runs the business ‘You Lean Me Up’, has produced new accessible sessions with […]

June 4, 2021 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on Deaf News: Deaf man allegedly given ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ order without his consent following “communication difficulties”

A Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) user from Scotland was allegedly handed a ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ (DNR) order by NHS […]

June 3, 2021 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on Deaf News: London Euston becomes first UK station with BSL announcements

Euston is now the first railway station in the UK to offer live passenger information in British Sign Language (BSL), […]

June 1, 2021 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on Exclusive: UK Government did not assess equalities impact for new No 9 coronavirus briefings

Downing Street has once again failed to consider the impact of its coronavirus briefings on equality – this time for […]

May 27, 2021 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on Review: Take Me Somewhere digital festival offers mild, meditative musings

Take Me Somewhere, Glasgow’s contemporary international performance festival, is available in both online and in the Scottish city this year. […]