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Kristen Hansen Brakeman: Don’t hate me because I can’t hear you

October 25, 2013 by

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“We cran do your earwig pest cow,” the nurse said. “What?” I asked. “I said, ‘We can do your hearing […]

Elisabeth McDermott: When I want to switch off, I close my eyes and turn my head away. Is that ok?

October 24, 2013 by

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I’d like to throw this topic of conversation out there. I am aware I may very well get a backlash […]

Read: How deaf women are vulnerable to domestic abuse: the tragic story of Safiya

October 24, 2013 by

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An article in the New Statesman has followed up on the harrowing story of a Deaf woman who was kept […]

Deaf News: Bexley Mayor congratulates first Level 4 Communication Support Workers in the UK

October 23, 2013 by

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There was a proud moment for a group of Communication Support Workers and for Deaf Umbrella (one of this site’s […]

Watch: Signs for a Good Education, from Human Rights Watch

October 21, 2013 by

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The blurb below this fantastic video says: Deaf children have a right to a quality education, like all other children, […]

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 […]

Michelle Hedley: Is it too much to ask DVD rental companies to provide subtitle information on their websites?

October 16, 2013 by

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Over the years the way technology has exploded has benefited me in many ways. One way was the introduction of […]

Deaf News: Deaf people can now use sign language to get advice from the Financial Ombudsman

October 16, 2013 by

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Nine out of ten people say they have no complaints about their bank, insurer or finance firm.  In fact,  most […]

Deaf News: RAD announce that a number of Deaf centres will close in London and South East

October 14, 2013 by

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The Royal Association for Deaf People has announced that a number of buildings which are currently used as Deaf centres […]

Ian Noon: Tell your MP to turn up for the debate on deaf children’s education

October 14, 2013 by

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After 18 months of campaigning and 50,000+ petition signatures, MPs have agreed that concerns over cuts to funding to support […]