Browsing All posts tagged under »deaf«

Teresa Garratty: Is it time for deaf people to be a little less angry?

April 7, 2014 by

52

I’m not sure if you’ve noticed but there seem to be an awful lot of angry Deaf people about. I […]

Deaf News: Newcastle United FC allegedly refused to provide sign language interpreter for Deaf mascot – unless father waited outside the ground

April 3, 2014 by

23

It has been alleged on social media that Newcastle United Football Club have allegedly refused to provide a 9 year […]

Jennifer Stuessy: The 10 most dangerous places for a hearing aid

April 3, 2014 by

11

I’m notorious for using hearing aids for a LONG time.  My first one lasted NINE years.  Another one lasted TEN. […]

Watch: BBC Breakfast News’ cochlear implant debates – with subtitles

April 1, 2014 by

6

After the video of a woman’s response to having her cochlear implant switched on went viral last week, BBC Breakfast […]

Donna Williams: SignHealth are right – my Mum, and other deaf people in hospital, deserve better (BSL)

March 31, 2014 by

4

Last week, two articles on Limping Chicken made an impact on me. SignHealth’s research showing the lack of access to […]

Deaf News: House of Lords debate tonight on how the NHS is failing Deaf people

March 31, 2014 by

5

Following a shocking report on the health of deaf people, which was released last week by the Deaf health charity […]

Mike Hawthorne: Why I’m running the London Marathon to raise money for deafblind people

March 28, 2014 by

3

Even though I’ve always kept active – gymnastics and dancing are my big passions – I never really liked running. […]

Professor Graham Turner: Why I took a vow of silence, and only used BSL, for one week

March 24, 2014 by

4

Professor Graham Turner of Heriot-Watt university has struck a chord with the Deaf community for taking a vow of silence, […]

Emily Howlett: When does accessible become dumbing down?

March 21, 2014 by

11

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of Deaf, I shall fear no evil…” Except I do. […]

Jennifer Stuessy: How do you wear your ‘Deaf’?

March 19, 2014 by

5

It never fails. The moment you look away from a group of hearing folk is when they start asking you […]