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Samira Mohamed: What it’s like to be a Deaf volunteer in the Philippines

July 17, 2013 by

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I was so nervous the day before my departure to the Philippines with eight other Deaf UK volunteers. I couldn’t […]

The Question: Do you make a hearing aid ‘test’ sound?

July 16, 2013 by

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Way back in the day, when I was in my early teens, I loved drama and I used to appear […]

Deaf news: Starbucks customers in New York claim staff ridiculed and laughed at them

July 15, 2013 by

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Starbucks employees at two stores in New York City have been accused of disability discrimination. It is claimed that Starbucks […]

Deaf News: Craig Crowley, President of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf, announces he will seek second term

July 12, 2013 by

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Craig Crowley will run for a second four-year term as the President of the International Committee of Sports for the […]

Teresa Garratty: 10 reasons why subtitles are freaking awesome!

July 12, 2013 by

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I have a bit of a personal gripe when it comes to those who find subtitles ‘annoying,’ so I thought […]

Deaf News: Harry Potter star signs ‘good morning’ to support inclusion of deaf children

July 11, 2013 by

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Daniel Radcliffe is among the celebrities signing their support to the Life & Deaf ‘Sign Good Morning’ campaign to promote […]

Deaf News: Deaf Umbrella’s Rachel Hubbard wins South London Entrepreneur of the Year

July 9, 2013 by

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Rachel Hubbard, founder and CEO of Bexley-based Deaf Umbrella East – a loyal supporter of this site – has been crowned Entrepreneur […]

Elisabeth McDermott: A deaf experience of being backstage at Glastonbury!

July 5, 2013 by

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Whooooo! I have just had my first ever experience of Glastonbury!!! I am knackered, pooped, I would like to go […]

Deaf News: Disabled Student Allowance caps stop deaf students getting right support, charity says

July 4, 2013 by

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Present caps on the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) mean that Deaf, hard of hearing and disabled students are not receiving […]

Donna Williams: “Deaf help Deaf.” Discovering my Deaf passport

July 4, 2013 by

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In March and April, in the space of a few weeks, I first travelled to Nepal with Elmbury Expedition, then […]