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Exclusive: BSL Health Access to close next week as NHS funding runs out

March 22, 2021 by

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BSL Health Access, which allows Deaf sign language signers to use a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter to contact medical […]

Deaf News: #WhereIsTheInterpreter reaches fundraising goal as campaign hits £20,000 target

March 19, 2021 by

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An online fundraising campaign for #WhereIsTheInterpreter has today reached its target of £20,000 to challenge the UK Government’s refusal to […]

Deaf News: ‘Extremely concerning’ report reveals SEND assessments are a ‘roll of the dice’

March 19, 2021 by

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The special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) assessment system has been strongly criticised in a new report by independent researchers, […]

Liam O’Dell: The Government’s new bill gives Deaf people more rights, but may threaten our right to protest

March 15, 2021 by

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The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) Bill finally allows Deaf jurors to have a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter […]

Deaf News: SignHealth ‘very concerned’ over funding for BSL Health Access service

March 10, 2021 by

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The deaf health charity SignHealth has said they are “very concerned” about the future of BSL Health Access, with NHS […]

Deaf News: Profoundly deaf people to become jurors under UK Government ‘overhaul’

March 9, 2021 by

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British Sign Language (BSL) users will be able to take part in jury service under new Government proposals unveiled today. […]

Liam O’Dell: We need to strike the right balance this World Hearing Day – here’s why

March 3, 2021 by

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What could have been a great day for deaf awareness has instead become rather… icky. World Hearing Day, founded by […]

Spotlight criticised for option to decline submissions from deaf and disabled actors

November 2, 2020 by

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Spotlight, an online platform which allows individuals to list casting opportunities for actors and performers, has faced a backlash online […]

Liam O’Dell: Disability-friendly theatre on and off-stage at the Donmar is incredibly refreshing

January 31, 2020 by

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To describe theatre as ‘refreshing’ probably sounds a bit bizarre, but it’s perhaps just one word to sum up Teenage Dick […]

Liam O’Dell: UK theatres need to be more proactive in their quest to be more deaf-friendly

October 25, 2019 by

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After publishing last week’s article about an event on deaf mental health, the consensus of the comments underneath was particularly […]