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Deaf News: European Union of the Deaf VP resigns over LGBTQ+ controversy

February 5, 2021 by

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The European Union of the Deaf (EUD) has confirmed that Dr Gergely Tapolczai has resigned as vice president, following criticism […]

Deaf News: Wikipedia project aims to increase number of deaf entries

February 1, 2021 by

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A friend browses Wikipedia. A hearing British Sign Language (BSL) student, she’s tasked with researching well-known members of the deaf […]

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 […]

Deaf News: Manchester Deaf Centre works on fully accessible Words Weekend Festival

February 21, 2020 by

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The Manchester Deaf Centre is to work on a new touring festival which hopes to “set a standard” by having […]

Deaf News: ITV British Sign Language interpreter awarded MBE

June 10, 2019 by

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A deaf British Sign Language interpreter known for interpreting ITV soap operas Emmerdale and Coronation Street has been made an MBE […]

Deaf news in BSL from Remark: Scottish mental health campaign | Deaf man assaulted for £40 | Prisoner sues

February 21, 2013 by

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Click on the titles to go to Remark’s website, then click ‘BSL’ to watch the news in beautiful sign language! […]

Read: The story of Deaf TV journalist, Karen Meyer

November 20, 2012 by

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In a great feature called ‘Accidental’ Deaf TV Reporter: A Profession with a Purpose, by Mike Ervin, the career of […]

Deaf news in BSL from Remark: Deaf entrepreneurs | Isolation of Deaf care residents | ITV Signed Stories App

November 12, 2012 by

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Click on the titles to go to Remark’s website, then click ‘BSL’ to watch the news in beautiful sign language! American […]

Deaf news: ‘Banks face threat of massive payouts to deaf customers’ says The Times

February 21, 2012 by

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If, like many deafies, you’ve ever struggled to deal with your bank because they expect you to phone them to […]

Welcome to The Limping Chicken!

February 16, 2012 by

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Welcome to The Limping Chicken, a brand-new website offering news, features and opinion on deaf issues and culture in the […]