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Charity calls for more support for deaf students as they receive A-Level results

August 18, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) has called on the UK Government to address a “shocking shortfall” in achievements for […]

Improved support for deaf children born to hearing parents to be explored in £1m study

July 4, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

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Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) are to investigate how to best help deaf children from hearing families […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

British Sign Language app goes free for Deaf Awareness Week

May 3, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

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A British Sign Language app will be making all of its lessons free for Deaf Awareness Week, in a bid […]

England’s SEND deficit totals at least £1.3bn while thousands attend schools outside council area

April 28, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

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Funding for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England has reached a deficit of at least £1.3 billion, a […]

BSL Act Now live show to broadcast on day of sign language bill’s final stage

April 24, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

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A two-hour live show will mark the third reading of the British Sign Language (BSL) Bill in the House of […]

Over 40,000 people sign petition calling for compulsory deaf awareness training for teachers

April 6, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

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A Change.org petition calling for increased deaf awareness in the classroom has received more than 40,000 signatures, a week after […]