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Deaf News: Deaf campaigners take Government to court over BSL access to Covid briefings

June 16, 2021 by

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The UK Government was taken to court today, after Deaf campaigners challenged its refusal to provide a British Sign Language […]

Deaf News: Labour MP Rosie Cooper presents BSL Bill to Commons

June 16, 2021 by

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Labour MP Rosie Cooper has brought forward a British Sign Language (BSL) Bill in the House of Commons, it has […]

#WhereIsTheInterpreter: The story so far

June 15, 2021 by

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The UK Government is being taken to court tomorrow, in a landmark legal case with the potential to strengthen the […]

Interview: Camilla Arnold and Teresa Garratty on new BBC Radio 3 series, ‘My Deaf World’

June 11, 2021 by

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Next week, over five nights, a heavily visual culture is given the audio treatment in Flashing Lights Media’s production The Essay: […]

Deaf News: Deaf instructor releases accessible workouts with ‘Body Coach’ Joe Wicks

June 6, 2021 by

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Deaf online fitness instructor India Morse, who runs the business ‘You Lean Me Up’, has produced new accessible sessions with […]

Deaf News: Deaf man allegedly given ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ order without his consent following “communication difficulties”

June 4, 2021 by

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A Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) user from Scotland was allegedly handed a ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ (DNR) order by NHS […]

Deaf News: London Euston becomes first UK station with BSL announcements

June 3, 2021 by

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Euston is now the first railway station in the UK to offer live passenger information in British Sign Language (BSL), […]

Exclusive: UK Government did not assess equalities impact for new No 9 coronavirus briefings

June 1, 2021 by

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Downing Street has once again failed to consider the impact of its coronavirus briefings on equality – this time for […]

Review: Take Me Somewhere digital festival offers mild, meditative musings

May 27, 2021 by

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Take Me Somewhere, Glasgow’s contemporary international performance festival, is available in both online and in the Scottish city this year. […]

Deaf News: BSL Bill could be introduced to Parliament after backbench MP reportedly supports campaign

May 21, 2021 by

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A British Sign Language (BSL) Bill could soon be brought to Parliament, after an MP successful in Thursday’s Private Members’ […]