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British Deaf Association slams ‘sign systems’ such as Signalong and ‘Baby Sign’

June 13, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

The British Deaf Association (BDA) has criticised a rise in “sign systems” such as Signalong, Makaton and Baby Signs which […]

Rose Ayling-Ellis to deliver Alternative MacTaggart lecture on life as a Deaf actress

June 8, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

EastEnders actress and Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis will deliver the prestigious Alternative MacTaggart address at the Edinburgh TV Festival, it […]

Deaf man wins share of £100,000 after beating surveillance experts on ‘Hunted’

June 6, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

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A Deaf man from Castleford has won a share of £100,000 after he successfully evaded capture from a team of […]

Deaf teen’s play to be staged at National Theatre after winning playwriting competition

June 6, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

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Deaf teenager Eloise Pennycott is to have a play performed in London’s Dorfman Theatre in July, after she was announced […]

Urban Outfitters ‘in process of removing’ cue cards on how to swear in sign language

June 6, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

The retailer Urban Outfitters has confirmed it is removing a product titled How to F***ing Swear in Sign Language from […]

UK Government faces another legal challenge following inaccessible Partygate press conference

May 27, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

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A lawyer representing Deaf campaigners has been instructed to issue another legal challenge against the UK Government over inaccessible press […]

British Deaf Association calls on Hampshire Police to withdraw voluntary BSL teacher vacancy

May 27, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

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The British Deaf Association (BDA) has called on Hampshire Constabulary to remove a job advert which would see a British […]

Sue Gray press conference sparks fresh questions over Where Is The Interpreter

May 27, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

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New questions have been raised around the UK Government’s decision not to have an in-person British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter […]

Hampshire Police accused of ‘tokenism’ over voluntary BSL teacher role

May 26, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

Hampshire Constabulary has faced criticism from the Deaf community after advertising an unpaid position for a British Sign Language (BSL) […]

British Sign Language receives legal recognition in Gibraltar

May 25, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

Gibraltar’s Parliament has given legal recognition to British Sign Language (BSL) today, a month after MPs in the UK Parliament […]