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Exclusive: “I should have just kicked her off.” Investigation launched into Train Manager’s alleged angry tirade at Deaf woman

July 23, 2014 by Editor

Virgin Trains are investigating an incident in which a Train Manager allegedly subjected a Deaf woman to a angry tirade which […]

How SignHealth have been working to give Deaf people interpreting support in healthcare – and how you can help (BSL)

July 23, 2014 by Editor

This is a response to Andy Palmer’s article ‘ GPs should have access to video interpreting or STTR on the […]

Andy Palmer: GPs should have access to video interpreting or STTR on the road. As standard

July 22, 2014 by Editor

I confess, I’ve done it. I did it more than once and I wouldn’t have had it any other way […]

Jen Dodds: More deaf people should post signed videos online, no matter how fluent they are (BSL)

July 21, 2014 by Editor

Scroll down the page to see this article signed by Jen in BSL, or click here! So, I’ve poured water […]

Deaf News: Concerns raised for health and care for Deaf people in Oxfordshire

July 21, 2014 by Editor

A new report launched today by community interest company Sign Lingual UK and commissioned by consumer champion Healthwatch Oxfordshire highlights a lack of access […]

Andy Palmer: 10 situations when knowing sign language can help any deaf child (BSL)

July 18, 2014 by Editor

Many severely or profoundly deaf kids these days wear cochlear implants or hearing aids. Some parents, new to the experience of […]

One of these three people is the next Chair of the BDA. Who are YOU voting for?

July 18, 2014 by Editor

The British Deaf Association has long been regarded as the charity for the Deaf, signing community, so being Chair of the BDA is no […]

Deaf News: Deaf people in Camden say they are “frightened” and “stressed out” by closure of disability service

July 16, 2014 by Editor

The Ham and High has reported on how the closure of Camden’s DISC disability support service has left Deaf people in […]

The Question: Should family sign language courses be expanded?

July 16, 2014 by Editor

If there is one thing that learning sign language is known for, it is being expensive. To become a competent […]

Only Deaf person in UK not asked to pour water on his head explains disappointment

July 15, 2014 by Editor

Over the last week, the ‘tipping water on your head’ challenge has spread far and wide through the Deaf community, […]