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British Deaf Association slams ‘sign systems’ such as Signalong and ‘Baby Sign’

June 13, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

The British Deaf Association (BDA) has criticised a rise in “sign systems” such as Signalong, Makaton and Baby Signs which […]

Government proposes more accessible communal areas for deaf tenants

June 9, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

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Disabled people could soon be able to ask landlords to make communal spaces outside their homes safer and more accessible […]

Rose Ayling-Ellis to deliver Alternative MacTaggart lecture on life as a Deaf actress

June 8, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

EastEnders actress and Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis will deliver the prestigious Alternative MacTaggart address at the Edinburgh TV Festival, it […]

Liam O’Dell: New suit helps Deaf concertgoers ‘feel’ the crowd – here’s what I think

June 7, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

Live music is far from just an auditory experience; it is also something to be felt. The buzz of the […]

Love Island viewers criticise ITV for lack of subtitles as deaf contestant enters villa

June 6, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

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Love Island has been accused of “irony” after its first episode came without subtitles on ITV Hub, days after promoting the […]

Deaf man wins share of £100,000 after beating surveillance experts on ‘Hunted’

June 6, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

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A Deaf man from Castleford has won a share of £100,000 after he successfully evaded capture from a team of […]

Deaf teen’s play to be staged at National Theatre after winning playwriting competition

June 6, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

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Deaf teenager Eloise Pennycott is to have a play performed in London’s Dorfman Theatre in July, after she was announced […]

Urban Outfitters ‘in process of removing’ cue cards on how to swear in sign language

June 6, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

The retailer Urban Outfitters has confirmed it is removing a product titled How to F***ing Swear in Sign Language from […]

Hard of hearing actor Alim Jayda cast in Channel 4 reality gameshow ‘The Bridge’

June 6, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

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Alim Jayda, a hard of hearing actor and child of Deaf adults (CODA), has been confirmed as a contestant on […]

Graeae artistic director Jenny Sealey made OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

June 2, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

Deaf director Jenny Sealey, artistic director of the Deaf and disabled company Graeae, has been awarded an OBE for “services […]