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John Smith Deaf & Hilariously Funny!
John Smith is a Deaf comedian on the up. Turning to comedy in the last 8 years, John has a unique brand of comedy and he shares some thoughts with us here.
Pinnocks - A Delightful Deaf Friendly Coffee House
During a weekend break Sarah visited Pinnocks Coffee House in Ripley, Surrey. She was delighted to find the staff were deaf aware and one of the partners fluent in BSL. It made for a relaxing and enjoyable visit!
Technology - Leap Motion Sensor
The new Leap Motion Sensor might open up new opportunities for BSL users.
Deaf Friendly Council Services
Bridgend County Borough Council offering Deaf Friendly Services
Signed and Captioned Performance at the Theatre
Theatres have taken great strides in opening up some performances to people who are deaf, here Jeff discusses some of those developments
Jean West A Positive Role Model
A young Deaf woman, Jean has set herself up with a hairdressing business and has greater ambitions
An Interview with The Punk Chef - Scott Garthwaite
Scott Gathwaite, also known as the Punk Chef, presents his cookery shows in BSL. Here Sarah talks about his up-bringing and his culinary skills
Gerry Hughes is a quite remarkable man
A Deaf man, Gerry Hughes is single handedly sailing around the world past all five capes - read about him here
Women and Deaf People - Breaking Down International Barriers
Tessa Padden from Signworld visited Iran and here she describes her experience
Ipswich Building Society launches sign language initiative to support hard of hearing customers
Up-skilling staff with deaf awareness and basic BSL improves customer services
Deaf Photographers
An article discussing the merits of photography and the action of one tutor to make his business deaf friendly
The Interpreter's Code of Conduct Explained
The NRCPD Interpreter's Code of Practice explained
PC Jonathan Handy - A Signing Police Officer
The BBC unveiled a police officer learning BSL as part of the Police 24/7 programme. PC Handy tells us why
Being Deaf won't stop me being a Primary School Teacher
At 18 years of age Anne-Julie Pelletier-Lampert left France for London in pursuit of her ambition to become one of the few Deaf teachers that practice in the UK
The Kitchen is at the HEART of your home, use it wisely!
The Punk Chef talks about the importance of making cooking a family activity.
Sensory Awareness Day at Dudley Zoo
A deaf friendly assessment visit to Dudley Zoo
Offer Deaf Children Eduction in Sign Language
Basic Human Rights of Deaf Children being denied around the world
Bridgend Council Setting the Standard
Bridgend County Council are taking steps to becoming more and more deaf friendly
Helping Deaf parents during early parenthood
A short article briefly talking about some of the issues faced by Deaf parents of a hearing child
Sign Language Interpretation on Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday - interpreter provided at Walsall
Africa and UK focussed deafness charities join forces
Signal is a new Shropshire Based Charity - read about their important work here!
The Development of Deaf Villages
Deaf Villages in Ireland and Jamaica provide a sanctuary for Deaf visitors
The Visual Pleasure of Deaf Magic
Deaf Magicians brighten the lives in Deaf Clubs around the world
Deaf Discrimination? You Decide
Even today some employers think its ok to discriminate.
Deaf Education Limiting Life Choices
Research shows that deaf students achieve less at school.
Attitude Makes the Difference
Attitude to deafness varies, in my experience it makes all the difference.
NHS and the Right to an Interpreter
In an NHS setting communication is central to safety.
Offering BSL Instruction to Learner Drivers
Insight 2 Drive is a new driving school operating in South Liverpool and providing deaf friendly tuition
Brighton University Students Design Website for Deaf People
University students design website to host details of deaf friendly businesses in one place
Christmas Gift Ideas
With Christmas fast approaching, how about these ideas for a Christmas Gift
Zane Hema taking sign language interpretation seriously
The arrangements behind the BSL/English interpretation during the 2012 Paralympics and the Mandela Memorial could not be more stark
Joshua Ledbetter - Me and My LP3 Project
Joshua Ledbetter tells us about the pursuit of his dream to have his own fitness and well-being business.
New Welsh Standards Set to Transform Services
New communication standards in Wales have the potential to change NHS service delivery beyond recognition
Help for Deaf Learner Drivers
Xmas special offer on the BSL Theory Test Guide for learner drivers
5 year old Claire Koch signs her Xmas Show
The joy of a child's nativity play is combined with stress for some Deaf parents
Access to Work - New Approach Threatening Well-Being
Deaf workers are facing widespread reductions in their Access to Work grants - the impact could be catastrophic
Deaf Man fails to get the support he needs following accident
When deaf people are involved in a car crash, we expect more from our emergency services in respect of help and understanding
Restaurant Offers Deaf Friendly Service
Using improvements in technology, Rita's on the River improves communication with deaf customers
Wales Deaf Rugby Triumphs in their 11th International against England
Wales and England Deaf Rugby teams locked horns in the world's first international match on an artificial surface with Wales running out worthy winners
6 Years Old Caleb, Deaf and Aiming for Formula One
Caleb McDuff is 6 years old. Deaf following an infection, he has been karting for years and aims to be the first deaf Formula One racing driver
Ploughing Fields at Tank School
SLFirst visited the Tank School to try it out as a deaf friendly family activity. It passed with flying colours and was so much fun!
Royal Shakespeare Company Announces Its First British Sign Language Theatre Tour
Further opening up the theatre to Deaf audiences, the RSC performance of The Jew of Malta will be fully interpreted
Deaf Awareness, Bespoke BSL supports Golf4All Programme
Staff at Ridgeway Golf4All Club learn BSL in preparation for Deaf Golf Sessions
Tailored Holidays for Deaf Visitors at Seable
Seable Holidays provide tailored activity breaks on the wonderful island of Sicily
Competing for the GB Sewing Bee Crown
Deaf, Lynda Lewis stars in BBC 2's Great British Sewing Bee that is first aired on 18th February 2014
59 Down, 41 To Go, Deafblind Runner James Clarke's Race Against Time
Deafblind since the age of 9, James Clarke is undertaking a remarkable feat
Lynda's Pyjamas Steal the Sewing Bee Show
Lynda Lewis made an occasion out of her first appearance on the GB Sewing Bee
Sarah O'Dowd Capturing the Best Northumberland Countryside
Sarah O'Dowd enjoys painting and does not believe deafness should prevent anyone achieving their dreams.
Sean Midnight Taking a Japanese Crown
Midlands based Deaf wrestler Sean Midnight takes the Champions crown after a successful trip to Japan and the Philippines
BSL Celebration Week
Working with partners, Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education have produced resources which people can use to learn some BSL
Neglect by the NHS Leads to Reduced Life Expectancy for Deaf People
SignHealth's 'Sick Of It' Report identifies significant problems in Deaf patients being properly diagnosed
Deaf BSL Role Models Inspiring Younger Generation
As Part of BSL Celebration week, the Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education invited role models to present to the students
Graeae and Circo Crescer e Viver Present Belonging
Belonging, produced by the UK's Graeae and Brazil's Circo Crescer e Viver will work across four languages: English, British Sign Language, Portuguese and Brazilian Sign Language
National Deaf Swimming Championships 2014
Deaf swimmers came from across there UK to compete in their National Championship at Loughborough University
Accessible Church Services
Over the years the absence of deaf friendly church services has been the cause of many tears
Deaf Day Delight at City Lit
Attending Deaf Day for the first time in 40 years - I had a great time
Belfast take the spoils in British Deaf Football Cup Finals
The British Deaf Football Cup has been contested since 1959 and this year saw Belfast regain the trophy
So you want to be a sign language interpreter?
A Road Map for those interested in becoming a BSL/English interpreter
Deaf History in the Making - Welsh National Anthem performed in BSL
For the first time in history the Welsh National Anthem was performed in BSL alongside singing choirs at a national event
Rachel Shenton - Hollyoaks, Acting and Deafness
Hollyoaks Star Rachel Shenton on her work acting and promoting deaf awareness
Sign or Text for Theatre?
Deafinitely Theatre's signed production of Shakespeare's - A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Globe Theatre
BSL tokenism in Schools
Discussing the lack of BSL being taught in schools and whether it should be on the National Curriculum.
Deaf Awareness vs Deaf Equality
Deaf for a day John Barrowman raising awareness of Hearing Dogs for the Deaf
Music in Motion - translating lyrics into sign language
The Music in Motion Choir raises money to sponsor lots of different deaf projects
Principality Building Society Leading the way on Deaf Friendly Banking
The banking sector is behind the game on deaf awareness, now one Building Society is seeking to make sweeping improvements.
BSL Tour of Folkestone Triennial
Free BSL guided tour of the Folkestone Triennial - an ambitious public art project
How to make Carrot Cake
Step by Step Guide on how to make Carrot Cake
Our CODA visit to Sign Circle
The CODA team had a great time at this year's Sign Circle event in Preston
An Interview with Elizabeth Bojas - Regional Teacher of the Year
Nominated by her students Elizabeth is humbled by the award and shares her love of BSL
LATCH Breastfeeding Event Welcomes Deaf Parents
Local breastfeeding group arrange deaf friendly information event
A Proud History of Signed Performances at The New Theatre
Signed and Captioned Performances Open up the Theatre to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Theatregoers
Department of Health invests heavily in online interpreting for Deaf people
Department of Health finally wakes up to the communication needs of deaf patients
Wellness Centre Taking Deaf Clients' Health Needs Seriously
The Shipley and Saltaire Wellness Centre attract deaf clients through their thoughtful approach
The Flip Side of the Coin
Cochlear Implants, Hearing Aids, Lip Reading or Sign Language, if you're Deaf it's all about choice
Sign of the times for PGA
Signing golf professional Paul Aitkens opens the golfing door to hordes of deaf and disabled people
BSL Coffee Morning Sponsored by Principality BS
Deaf Friendly coffee morning at the Bridgend Branch of the Principality, inviting Deaf people to chat over a coffee and a cake
Deaf Canoeist Making a Splash in Mainstream Competition
Retiring from International Competition, Matthew Sykes has a lot to be proud of
Deaf Children, Hearing Parents and BSL
Mum of deaf children finds it impossible to find BSL tuition and faces anti BSL views from teacher of the deaf
Come in, take a seat, I'm all "hears"
A Deaf persons thoughts on counseling services.
Principality's BSL Week Raises Awareness
With staff learning BSL, the Principality wanted to go one step further to support deaf people in Wales
RSC Stage First Performance With BSL
Royal Shakespeare Company get set to host its first semi-integrated Sign Language Performance.
Attitudes Towards Sign Language Leaves A Lot To Be Desired
Teachers for the Deaf try to banish Sign Language in Mainstream Schools, denying deaf children a choice later in life
Hampshire Police PLOD Reaching Into Deaf Community
Recognising the need for specific communication, PLODs are bridging the gap
Committee Report Confirms Access to Work Failures
Finding Access to Work's approach to BSL highly regrettable, the DWP faces a challenge to make good on its anti Deaf approach
Taking Their Place in History, Bridgend Council Win BDA Charter Award
The first Council in Wales to achieve the BDA award, Bridgend Council remain committed to supporting the deaf community
Setting High Standards of Deaf Awareness Within Public Service
Setting up the country's first PLOD, Sgt Barham leads the way on deaf friendly communication
Young Deaf BSL Teacher Zayne Thomson Brings Energy To The Classroom
Passionate about British Sign Language, this young teacher is student centric
Association of British Sign Language Teachers and Assessors
ABSLTA’s 25th anniversary saw calls for a revival of a professional focus.
GB Deaf U23 Football Opens New Pathway to International Honours
Playing their first development game the GB Deaf U23 football team perform well against seasoned opposition
St John's Take British Deaf Futsal Cup by the Scruff of the Neck
Competing for the British Deaf Futsal Cup, St John's A beat Doncaster to take the spoils.
Deaf Opinions Facebook Page - a New On-Line Deaf Club?
Facebook has opened up an on-line community for Deaf people to get involved and to help others
Two Worlds Video Shows Attitude is Everything
Producing a music video with a signed interpretation provides a powerful link between hearing and deaf people
Integrating BSL into our Social Care Course
Young students get far more from their BSL course than they ever imagined
Cancer Prevention Event in BSL at Cardiff Deaf Centre
A consultation event aimed specifically to get Deaf views about Cancer Prevention
Butlins with the England Deaf Darby & Joan
A brilliant annual event for Deaf over 50's, activities and good company add to people's enjoyment
St David's Day, Welsh Tradition and BSL
St David's Day is an ideal time to celebrate and highlight traditional Welsh sign language
Top Ten Tips for BSL Learners
Turning up for lessons is a good start, these tips will help you take your signing to a new level
Police Celebrate St David's Day With a BSL Performance of Welsh Anthem
Dyfed Powys Police making history and bridging the gap with the Deaf Community
BSL - Maximising The Learning Opportunity
Making the best use of your time in the classroom and at home will improve your signing
Simeon Hart, Campaigning to be the first Deaf BSL user MP
Standing for election representing the Green Party, the Commons needs better Deaf awareness
VisiTalks: Developing Sign Language Tranlsation Gloves
Brothers hoping to help Deaf signers talk directly with others using movement sensors
Hap & Stace Launch Sign-Song YouTube channel
Seeing a rise in 'BSL' signed songs, I wanted to find out about the underlying motivation
Parenting a Deaf Child can be a Minefield
Totally reliant on the experts around us, is the advice and guidance as accurate as we need it to be
BSL - Regional Variations - Respect and Knowledge of Linguistics
Proud of my regional signing identity, it is for the Deaf Community to decide if regional variation and linguistic rules should be dropped
Sign Language Helps all Children in Early Years Learning
30 years of research has consistently shown the benefits and finally some educators seem to be listening
Bus Drivers learn sign language to help deaf customers
First Glasgow responds to Deaf customer communication needs
Privately owned Deaf-led business continues to set high standards
20 years old, Deaf Friendly Business Solutions delivers high quality programmes excelling in Deaf Friendly training
Cochlear Implants, Confidence and New Experiences
Excluded through people's ignorance and lack of interest in deafness growing up, I'm now determined to make the most of new opportunities
Parity in the Home and Good Lines of Communication Build Lasting Memories
A few small steps can be a big difference to a Deaf child feeling valued
Deaf Community Given No Consideration by Met Police Commissioner's Recruitment Policy
Understanding that communities have different needs from its police force, the Met Police demonstrates ignorance to the needs of Deaf people
At the start of another year of teaching BSL, motivations to learn seems to be changing
Learning BSL is not just about getting a job for some, it is about wanting to chat to Deaf people
Bravo RSC in Setting New Standards of BSL Integration into Stage Plays!
For the first time ever, the Royal Shakespeare Company offer fully inclusive play to Deaf BSL audience in Stratford
Deaf access at the London Science Museum
With different levels of Deaf access throughout, the visiting experience itself shows how accessibility is changing
The life of a theatre interpreter
Following our recent wonderful experience of integrated theatre we interviewed Becky Allen to get a behind the scenes look at how the show was developed
Deaf-Friendly Days Out
With the arts increasingly accessible, a few ideas for enjoying a day out
Upcoming Deaf Accessible Events at the Science Museum, London
Lots of free BSL interpreted and accessible programmes for deaf adults, children and their families
Deaf Got Talent event to raise money for charity
Comedian John Smith takes to the stage to help raise funds for Demelza
Shadow Sign Exhibition in Doncaster
Deaf students and families from Doncaster have created an exhibition of filmed shadow theatre performances created using BSL.
Annual Lecture on Scotland's BSL Bill
Free lecture about Scotland's new 'BSL Bill' - what does it mean and what happens next?
Should we be bothered with BSL linguistics
Concentrating on the rules, there are numerous examples of inaccurate signs every day
Cutty Sark Tours in British Sign Language (BSL)
Extending their accessible programmes, a tour of this great clipper is available in a BSL guided tour
BSL Advent Calendar - Helping Adults and Children to Learn Festive Signs
Christmas time is always popular to share some seasonal good wishes in sign language
RSC continues its commitment to semi-integrated BSL performances
The RSC - Making the theatre more accessible to the Deaf signing community than ever before
Sea Signs at the Cutty Sark - Family Fun Day
Fantastic opportunity for Deaf families to enjoy an accessible tour and activities
Interested in Space: Free BSL Interpreted tour at London's Science Museum
Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space Age takes place on Wednesday 27th January.
Semi-integrated BSL show, significantly improves enjoyment of Deaf audience
Having a BSL interpreter on stage and moving around the set, is a step up in accessible live shows
Paddleboat THEATRE puts Deaf academy talent in spotlight at Exeter Phoenix
Collaboration with Deaf Academy results in Deaf accessible show
Deaf Nest Event - Together Towards Tomorrow
A Deaf accessible conference focusing on the needs of Deaf parents to be
Subtitled BSL Film Captures Values of Old Deaf Culture
Pulled together from film footage thrown in a skip, the film is a must see for anyone who is deaf
BSL Changed The Quality Of My Life
Loss of hearing brought isolation and a break down in family communication - learning BSL has changed that.
You Think You Know British Sign Language? Think Again!
Through increased popularity of the beauty and effectiveness of signed language, ignorance rears its sorry head.
