Browsing All posts tagged under »BSL«

Andy Palmer: Ten reasons why you should learn sign language (BSL)

September 13, 2013 by

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Click on the video below to watch this article in BSL, signed by Tessa Padden courtesy of our supporters Signworld! […]

Watch: STV’s 45 minute documentary of Deaf sailor Gerry Hughes’ round-the-world odyssey

September 12, 2013 by

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We use the idea that something is “must see” rather too often – but if you don’t watch this, then […]

Deaf News: Is See Hear, the BBC’s long-running series for Deaf people, under threat?

September 10, 2013 by

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There is intense speculation this morning that the BBC’s long-running series for Deaf people, See Hear, is at risk of […]

Deaf news: New era for signers in New Zealand

September 3, 2013 by

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While our leaders thrash it out with Sir Malcolm Bruce at Westminster, in New Zealand their Human Rights Commission has […]

Deaf News: Tennis Foundation announces Talent ID Day to find future deaf tennis stars

September 2, 2013 by

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The Tennis Foundation is staging a Deaf Tennis Talent ID Day at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton, south-west London […]

Joe Collins: Tribute to pioneering Deaf filmmaker Stephen Pink

August 30, 2013 by

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When I found out yesterday morning that Stephen Pink had passed away over the Bank Holiday weekend, I was shocked […]

Donna Williams: Why everyone should give Big Brother winner Sam Evans a break

August 29, 2013 by

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A few days ago, I wrote a blog post on DeafFirefly congratulating Sam on his success on Big Brother, but […]

Deaf News: Documentary to be broadcast about Deaf sailor Gerry Hughes’ round the world journey

August 29, 2013 by

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Deaf sailor Gerry Hughes will feature in a new prime-time STV documentary following all the ups and downs of his […]

Deaf News: Deaf woman wins £21,000 (but misses out on £100,000) on Deal or No Deal!

August 28, 2013 by

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There were tense moments on Channel 4 yesterday afternoon as Clare Napier, a Deaf woman from London, won £21,000  on […]

Jen Dodds: We need to talk about Sign Circle

August 27, 2013 by

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It’s now a month after Sign Circle and I’m still wearing my wristband.  Don’t worry, it’s been washed daily!  I […]