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Deaf News: Vilma Jackson to appear on Coronation Street as ‘BSL tutor’

July 22, 2021 by

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Deaf actress Vilma Jackson is set to star in ITV’s Coronation Street, it has been revealed, with Jackson reportedly taking on […]

Review: Deaf actors perform short play readings in National Theatre’s New Views Festival

July 19, 2021 by

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Five Deaf actors have taken part in play readings for stories created by deaf students, as part of the National […]

Deaf News: Just 12% of local councils in England offer high level BSL advice, RAD report finds

July 14, 2021 by

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Only 12% of English councils offer a comprehensive advice service in British Sign Language (BSL) – a report by the […]

Deaf News: Judge reserves judgment on Little Mix case as claimant team lays out final arguments

July 8, 2021 by

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The judge overseeing a case concerning the lack of British Sign Language (BSL) access at a Little Mix concert in […]

Liam O’Dell: Face masks are a nightmare for me, but they should stay after 19 July

July 6, 2021 by

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It’s meant to sound rather exciting, isn’t it? On 19 July, so-called ‘Freedom Day’, we’re able to use our “personal […]

Deaf News: Little Mix court case adjourned after interpreters refuse to provide access following complaints

July 2, 2021 by

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A court case concerning the lack of a sign language interpreter for support acts at a Little Mix concert had […]

Little Mix concert promoter taken to court over access to sign language interpreter

July 1, 2021 by

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Three Deaf parents gave evidence in court today, after a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter wasn’t provided for support acts […]

Liam O’Dell: Let’s replace ‘irritating’ tannoy announcements with something accessible

June 30, 2021 by

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Tannoy announcements are annoying, and it was good to learn earlier this week – via a piece in The Times – […]

The Little Mix court case: The story so far

June 29, 2021 by

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

Deaf News: Interpreting union NUBSLI warns it ‘can’t continue’ without two key positions

June 22, 2021 by

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The National Union of British Sign Language Interpreters (NUBSLI) has expressed concerns that it may not be able to continue […]