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Liam O’Dell: Do invisible hearing aid adverts encourage stigma?

February 17, 2022 by

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Provocative question, I know, but I ask it within the context of a recent decision by the Advertising Standards Authority […]

BSL Act Now: Deaf charities ‘should have done more’ to publicise sign language bill, BDA chair says

February 16, 2022 by

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David Buxton, chair of the British Deaf Association, has admitted that the consortium of Deaf charities supporting the British Sign […]

Two-thirds of Deaf patients have no accessible way of contacting GP, survey reveals

February 15, 2022 by

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67% of Deaf people have not been given an accessible way of contacting their GP, according to a survey run […]

Super Bowl sparks controversy from Deaf community over sign language visibility

February 14, 2022 by

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The NFL Super Bowl, which took place on Sunday, has attracted criticism from the Deaf community over the prominence of […]

Rose and Giovanni crowned overall winners of Strictly live tour

February 13, 2022 by

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Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice have been crowned the overall winners of the Strictly Come Dancing live tour – having […]

UK Government document says BSL was provided for COP26 press conferences – despite live broadcasts suggesting otherwise

February 10, 2022 by

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A UK Government report obtained by The Limping Chicken has claimed that British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation was provided for […]

‘CODA’ star Troy Kotsur becomes first Deaf male Oscar nominee

February 9, 2022 by

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American actor Troy Kotsur has made history as the first Deaf man to receive an Oscar nomination, following his performance […]

Deaf Identity founder announced as 2022 Comic Relief designer

February 8, 2022 by

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Luke Christian, the owner and founder of the clothing brand Deaf Identity, has designed charity merchandise for this year’s Comic […]

BSL Act Now: British Sign Language Bill discussion reveals UK Government changes

February 8, 2022 by

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An early draft of the British Sign Language (BSL) Bill included Northern Ireland; referenced tactile sign language users; highlighted BSL […]

Super Bowl Halftime Show to feature ASL performers for first time in its history

February 7, 2022 by

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The National Football League’s (NFL) Super Bowl is to feature two Deaf performers this year, for the first time in […]

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