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Asher Woodman-Worrell: Deaf Studies is a valuable vehicle for Deaf stories and legends to be passed down to the next generation

August 14, 2013 by

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Once upon a time, there was a policeman who was on his patrol. On his route, he regularly passed a […]

Meet: Rinkoo Barpaga, Britain’s next Deaf stand-up comedian!

August 7, 2013 by

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I first met Rinkoo Barpaga back in 2006, when he joined Vee-TV’s team as a researcher. Since then I’ve seen […]

Deaf News: Deaf boy to receive ears grown from his own ribs

August 5, 2013 by

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An eight-year-old boy who was born with microtia, a condition affecting the growth of the outer ear, will be given […]

Ask the Chicken: My Deaf boss is making working life really difficult

August 5, 2013 by

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In an uncertain world, there’s one person you can turn to for dependable advice: the limping chicken. Offering sensible tips […]

Deaf News: One day after Bristol University’s Centre for Deaf Studies closes, letter reveals Bristol Deaf Centre will be sold

August 2, 2013 by

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“Dear Member,” the letter says. “We are writing to give you notice that the Board of Trustees have agreed to […]

Donna Williams: Becoming even more deaf – and accepting it (even if I miss those ‘tsh’ sounds)

July 31, 2013 by

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I see myself as being quite secure in my deaf identity. I’m part of a diverse community and a rich […]

Deaf News: Facebook video shows deaf patient confused and anxious in hospital

July 30, 2013 by

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A harrowing video has been posted on Facebook of a deaf female hospital patient who apparently doesn’t know what drugs […]

How to watch the 2013 Deaflympics!

July 26, 2013 by

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The 2013 Deaflympics start today, so here at Limping Chicken we thought we should tell you, our humble readers, how […]

Deaf News: Organiser of the failed 2011 Winter Deaflympics sentenced to prison for fraud

July 24, 2013 by

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Just days before the start of the 2013 Summer Deaflympics, a court in Slovakia has found Jaromir Ruda, the organiser of […]

Ian Noon: Who at DWP thought it was OK to propose that deaf people could only make a claim by telephone?

July 19, 2013 by

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A minor little campaign victory achieved at NDCS the other week: the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) accepted that deaf people […]