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Deaf people’s average pay last year was ‪0.6% more than non-disabled peers, ONS data reveals

April 26, 2022 by

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The median pay for people with a “difficulty in hearing” in 2021 was 0.6% higher than non-disabled employees, data from […]

‘Deaf Utopia’ review – Nyle DiMarco’s memoir is enlightening, depending on how (and if) you read it

April 25, 2022 by

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There’s a tough balance to strike when your name is Nyle DiMarco. The Deaf activist, who first found fame as […]

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

April 24, 2022 by

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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 […]

TV viewing habits of British Sign Language users to be examined in first-ever study

April 21, 2022 by

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The way in which British Sign Language (BSL) users’ watch television and the programmes they watch are to be reviewed […]

Little Mix court case parents up for top campaigning award

April 21, 2022 by

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The three Deaf parents who successfully challenged a Little Mix concert promoter over a lack of British Sign Language (BSL) […]

Lords wanted Sign Supported English and lipspeaking to be noted in last-minute amendments to BSL Bill

April 20, 2022 by

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Some members of the House of Lords were considering tabling amendments to the British Sign Language (BSL) Bill to include […]

‘The Simpsons’ to feature its first Deaf voice actor

April 9, 2022 by

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The classic animated show The Simpsons is to feature its first Deaf voice actor as part of its current series, it has […]

British Sign Language Bill progresses to Lords third reading as it skips committee stage

April 7, 2022 by

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The British Sign Language (BSL) Bill will now have its third reading in the House of Lords, after no amendments […]

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

April 6, 2022 by

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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 […]

Liam O’Dell: And the award for inaccessibility goes to…

April 5, 2022 by

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It’s telling that Oscar winner Troy Kotsur’s acceptance speech in American Sign Language was interpreted for a hearing audience, yet […]

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