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Deaf News: Work resumes on British Sign Language GCSE

September 9, 2020 by

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Progress on developing a GCSE qualification in British Sign Language has now recommenced, the UK Government has confirmed. The announcement […]

Revealed: UK Government failed to consider equalities impact for coronavirus briefings

August 5, 2020 by

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The UK Government did not carry out an Equalities Impact Assessment for its daily statements on coronavirus, The Limping Chicken […]

Deaf News: Judicial review campaign to be launched on Monday over #WhereIsTheInterpreter

June 19, 2020 by

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Deaf activists involved #WhereIsTheInterpreter are to set up “an alternative Judicial Review campaign” next week, after it’s confirmed that Cabinet […]

Coronavirus: Lack of interpreter leads to campaign and possible legal action against Government

April 17, 2020 by

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 As the coronavirus pandemic continues, The Limping Chicken has been hearing from different members of the Deaf community about how […]

Matt Dixon: Campaigners need to think again about how they communicate with the deaf community (BSL)

October 9, 2014 by

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I write this article as more of a plea rather than a news item. Like many other people, as well […]

The Question: Should deaf people protest publicly to fight for their rights in 2014?

January 8, 2014 by

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2013 was an interesting year to be a campaigner for deaf interests. Lots happened, but did anything really change? What’s […]

Deaf News: Disability Minister agrees to take up deaf issues in meeting with Sir Malcolm Bruce and deaf organisations

October 24, 2013 by

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We’ve had this press release in from the office of Sir Malcolm Bruce MP: Sir Malcolm Bruce MP met with […]

Deaf News: Key Deaf community figures unite to begin campaign for BSL Act

February 26, 2013 by

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10 years ago this month, BSL was recognised by the government after a campaign that led to Deaf people marching […]