Browsing All posts tagged under »deaf identity«

John Walker: What disabled people are learning from taking a Deaf perspective

November 7, 2013 by

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When I’m at work, it is my job to meet with people. I work in a University, which is made […]

Phoebe Tay: “For the first time in my life, I experienced the Deaf community becoming united at an international level”

November 6, 2013 by

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Just last week, I was a delegate at the 2nd International World Federation of the Deaf Conference in Sydney, and the […]

Jen Dodds: Why do people assume there’s something wrong with being deaf?

October 28, 2013 by

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The other day, my toddler and I took our car to have some work done to it at a garage […]

AJW Smith: “I began to see possibilities, not impossibilities.” The Deaf tribe who gave me pride

October 18, 2013 by

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“I can no other answer make but thanks, And thanks, and ever thanks.” Shakespeare, Twelfth Night. I’ve got a big […]

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 […]

(e: Why I do not use the term ‘audism’

May 9, 2013 by

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Before I discuss racism and ableism in an upcoming blog post, let me explain why I don’t use the term […]

Deaf news in BSL from Remark: Deaf Village Ireland | Japanese earthquake | Deaf cat

March 25, 2013 by

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Click on the titles to go to Remark’s website, then click ‘BSL’ to watch the news in beautiful sign language! […]

Poem: Martyn Brown’s ‘Moving Pictures’

March 22, 2013 by

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One face at a time Keep the subject well lit No shadow or obstacle To mar a clear headshot The […]

Kate Foggo: Learning BSL and feeling closer to my own deaf identity

March 13, 2013 by

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Some nine years ago, at the tender age of 15, I decided to look into learning British Sign Language. I […]

John Walker: My Journey to ‘Capital Deaf’

March 5, 2013 by

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A person I know sent me a private message: Have you seen this? Just to let you know that this […]