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Autumn 4 Nations Deaf Golf Championships
4 Nations Deaf Golf Championships, held at the Vale Hotel and Golf Resort in South Wales, August 2013
Phoneography
With the huge advances in technical ability of mobile phone cameras, Dafydd gives some hints and tips to take great photographs.
Exeter Deaf Students have their say at National Conference
Students from Exeter Deaf College fight for the right to access specialist education!
Money Savings Tips - Mortgages and Credit Cards
SL First's Money Saving Tips
Sporting Inspiration - An Interview with Karen Lewis-Archer
A Paralympian, Karen Lewis-Archer epitomises what the "You can do it" mentality is all about.
New National Standards of Communication for People with Sensory Loss
The Welsh Assembly Government have introduced new national standards for communication for people with sensory loss using NHS services
Saving money through a green approach
Saving money by adopting a green approach to your household spend
Technology - Leap Motion Sensor
The new Leap Motion Sensor might open up new opportunities for BSL users.
4 Nations Deaf Golf
A preview of the 4 Nations Deaf Golf Championships being held in August 2013
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
Deaf Sports Personality of the Year Awards 2012
An interview with the people behind the Deaf Sports Personality of the Year Awards, DSPY
Golf Development Wales
Golf Development Wales seeks to develop the health of golf in Wales, and here we discuss a programme to attract deaf golfers
Money Saving Tips
SL First's regular feature with more money saving tips
Eco-friendly money saving tips
Money saving tips using a green approach
An Insight into Paula Craig MBE - inspirational speaker
Paula Craig was the first woman to compete in the London Marathon as a runner and wheelchair athlete. Read her story here.
Subtitles on You Tube
A regular look at Deaf technology, Karl talks about subtitles on You Tube
Modern Communication Technology
Karl Jenkins takes a look at the 'new lines of communication', available through the introduction of new technology
John Harris Paralympian
Veteran Paralympian John Harris provides inspiration to groups across the UK, here we find out a little more about his story
Deaf Photographers
An article discussing the merits of photography and the action of one tutor to make his business deaf friendly
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
DSPY 2014 Awards
Deaf Sports Personality of the Year Awards 2014
New Apple Smartphones
Apple makes smart decision to introduce cheaper options on their smartphones
Mobile Technology Changing Banking
Advances in technology are quickly changing the face of banking.
An Introduction to Gloucester Deaf Association
Under good leadership and clear direction Gloucester Deaf Association offers a range of services
Africa and UK focussed deafness charities join forces
Signal is a new Shropshire Based Charity - read about their important work here!
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.
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
Implications for Deaf Customers with Introduction of Voice Recognition
Voice biometrics are about to be introduced but what will that mean for Deaf and Hard of Hearing customers
Brighton University Students Design Website for Deaf People
University students design website to host details of deaf friendly businesses in one place
History of Pantomime
Pantomime has a long and traditional history, but remains hugely popular.
Justin LeBlanc
SL First looks at the success of a deaf American fashion expert and how his deafness has helped him to achieve his goals.
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
Deaf CCTV workers in Mexico
Deaf operators of CCTV in Mexico have delivered better outcomes
Johanna Lucht - It could have been so different
Johanna Lucht was isolated and being let down until effective communication was introduced to her life. Things changed then!
Just a thought....
Has the disintegration of our counties affected the education and well-being of our deaf children?
Will you make a New Year's Resolution
New Year's Resolutions are a great way to get inspired - but in the UK we dont carry through our good intentions!
3M and Action on Hearing Loss reach new heights together
Members of 3M and Action on Hearing Loss scale the steps of the BT Tower to highlight their work together
Cartooning
Cartooning has a long established history but they have their limitations for deaf topics!
3M Scores with Health & Safety Crowd at Old Trafford
3M provide a forum for professionals to discuss hearing protection
Love Rugby? Wales v England should whet your appetite!
Come and enjoy one of the newest Wales v England sporting rivalries
Video Job Applications Set to Soar, but Will They be Deaf Friendly
With job applications more likely to require a short video application, will this trend disadvantage some people, especially deaf applicants?
Restaurant Offers Deaf Friendly Service
Using improvements in technology, Rita's on the River improves communication with deaf customers
Tech Companies Upholding Deaf Suppression
Mobile phone contracts are not deaf friendly and service providers seem determined to maintain anti deaf usage plans
Disappointing Doctor
All Wales Standards for Communication with patients with sensory loss, seems to have bypassed my doctor's surgery
Live Chats: a great alternative to phone calls!
Fed up of using the phone for customer support and make enquiries - we have a quick look at online 'live chat' facilities.
Food Labelling
It is difficult to eat healthily if you don't understand what is good and bad for you. Food labelling explained.
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
Coriolanus at the Donmar Warehouse: Captioning Brings People Together
Captioned performances at the theatre make a huge difference to Deaf and Hard of Hearing audiences
Deaf Karting Champion Bas Lammers Entering New Era in Racing
Bas Lammers is 2 time KZ1 World Karting Champion. Deaf, he has signed a new deal that he hopes will take him back to the top of the podium.
English Deaf Squash Championships
The National Deaf Squash Championships take place on the 15th & 16th February 2014 in Manchester
Setting New Standards in Deaf and Disabled Employment
Taking employment equality seriously, the India based Lemon Tree Hotel chain are an example to the world.
Everton in the Community supporting Deaf Football
Everton in the Community provide a significant number of sporting opportunities and runs the deaf mens and women's football teams
Henry V at the Noel Coward Theatre: Once More Unto the Breach!
Richard and Joanna Turner enjoy theatre outings, and despite losing his hearing, captioned performances still allow them both to enjoy it
Black Country Deaf FC Hosting a Futsal Competition
Seeking to attract teams from wide afield, the Black Country Deaf FC hope to get an exciting entry list for this event
Backing the new Healthcare Standards for people with a Sensory Loss
Public awareness of the new Standards will improve through information cards being made available
National Deaf Squash Championships
Fiercely fought the Deaf Squash Champion's Crowns went to Jamie Mathews and Heather Thomas
Stop Calling Me
What is so difficult to understand in the phrase, “Please text me”?
Help me Please, I'm Going Deaf
Getting older and becoming deaf poses lots of new challenges, but who is there to give advice
Mainstream Education Continues To Generate Unfair Results
With under half of deaf students achieving 5 A*-C GCSEs, options for higher education becomes limited
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
Deaf Sports Personality of the Year Awards 2014
The hugely successful DSPY event is being held at the Ricoh Arena 29th November. Celebrating deaf achievement it is a must attend event
BSL Celebration Week
Working with partners, Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education have produced resources which people can use to learn some BSL
Deaf Bambino Championship Karter makes his debut
6 years old Caleb is Deaf, wears Cochlear Implants and has just completed the first round of his racing championship
Google Chromecast launches in UK
Google's Chromecast device launches in the UK this week - are you ready to turn your ordinary TV into a smart one?
England Take The Spoils In Inaugural Deaf Futsal International Against Wales
England and Wales Deaf Futsal teams met for the first time in a friendly international at the House of Sport on Cardiff
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
A 'Smart Ear' for warnings
New app for smartphones can listen to your surroundings and alert you to alarms or other noises.
An Interview with Midsomer Murders Star Neil Dudgeon
Approaching its 100th Episode, we are pleased to bring you an interview with Midsomer Murders' Neil Dudgeon
New Made For iPhone Hearing Aids Launched in the UK
ReSound LiNX is being launched in the UK introducing a brand new way to control the settings on their hearing aids
King Lear at the National Theatre: An Accessible Family Affair
The National Theatre and Stagetext teamed up to provide a captioned performance of King Lear
New Smart Bulbs ideal for Deaf People
LG launches new 'smart lightbulb' that could be very useful for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people
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
The Forgotten Children
Children of Deaf Parents are often the forgotten group when it comes to accessing the support their parents cannot provide.
Vanilla Easter Cupcakes
An easy to follow recipe to make Easter Cupcakes
National Deaf Swimming Championships 2014
Deaf swimmers came from across there UK to compete in their National Championship at Loughborough University
7th World Deaf Squash
Taking place on Monday 6th - Sunday 12th October 2014 in Ede, Holland
Live subtitles for real life!
Nearly instant subtitles available on some tablets and phones.
Lacquer, Louis XIV and lip-speaking at the Wallace Collection
A free event organised by the Wallace Collection with lip-speakers
Quitting Sugar, For Life - Interview of Sarah Wilson
Australian Sarah Wilson writes about the importance of reducing sugar in our diet
Accessible Church Services
Over the years the absence of deaf friendly church services has been the cause of many tears
Misuse of Hay Fever Medication Causes Misery for Millions
As Allergy Awareness Week gets underway, there are calls for hay fever sufferers to get the right medication and use it correctly
National Deaf Tennis Championships
Defending champions head entry for National Tennis Championships for the Deaf
Interview with Masterchef Winner Shelina Permalloo
With a Mauritian heritage Shelina tells us about her culinary favourites
Viki & Actress Marlee Matlin launch 'Billion Words March'
Viki and Marlee Matlin become partnership champions for complete and accurate closed captions for online TV
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
Willcox and Simmons clinch National titles
Both Wilcox and Simmons win singles and doubles titles
Building Communication with a Deaf Child
Being a Deaf sign language user in a Hearing Family can be extremely isolating
Is your mobile phone secure?
New research shows majority of British people have no security on their smartphones, we take a look at how to enable some.
Bas Lammers aims high for rest of karting season
Deaf professional kart racer Bas Lammers reflects on the season's achievements and remaining challenges
Silence Racing's Caleb McDuff Continues to Progress
Round 3 of the Bambino Kart Tour took place at Shenington in Gloucestershire
Deaf Motor Bike Paramedic Helping Save Lives on the Streets of London
Deaf, Richard Webb-Stevens works for the London Ambulance Service and patrols the streets every day waiting to respond to emergency calls
Aspiring, Influencing & Achieving as a Deaf Youngster
Elan Môn Gilford is a deaf youngster making the most out of every opportunity she gets
Costa Rican President commits to Signed Speeches
Incoming Costa Rica President commits to sign language interpretation of his events
Amidst Penalty Chaos Doncaster take the spoils in EDF Cup Final
The England Deaf Football Challenge Cup Final was contested by Doncaster and Derby Deaf football teams
Jetting away for a few days in Venice
Warm and welcoming, Venice offers a unique break.
DEAFvibe awarded Queen's Award
Delegates from DEAFvibe have been invited to Buckingham Palace on Tuesday 10th June 2014
Rachel Shenton - Hollyoaks, Acting and Deafness
Hollyoaks Star Rachel Shenton on her work acting and promoting deaf awareness
Tennis Foundation announces Dresse & Maere Cup tennis team
Deaf Tennis players announced for the world team championships in the USA
BSL tokenism in Schools
Discussing the lack of BSL being taught in schools and whether it should be on the National Curriculum.
New project for deaf young people in Wales receives National Lottery funding
Lottery Funding is set to support deaf youngsters in reaching their potential.
WFD calls for better education for the world's deaf youngsters
Braam Jordaan reaffirms a deaf child's right to be taught in sign language at international conference.
Getting to know the Deaf Swimmers Competing in Euro Champs
Meet the team for the Deaf European Swimming Championships
Deaf, Diabetes and a Determination to Help
Deaf Diabetes UK seeking to put deaf people in the picture
Richard’s Cochlear Implant: The Journey Has Only Just Begun
Becoming deaf later in life, having Cochlear Implants is still a big decision
Home Nations Deaf Bowls Championships
Home Nations Deaf Bowls Championship will take place over 28/29 June in Edinburgh
'Laptop' for Deafblind People gets them online
The BrailleNote Apex device is helping Deafblind people to communicate with the world around them
Accessible Health Services in Wales
Raising awareness of the all-Wales standards for accessible communication and information for people with sensory loss
Sky a Leading Light in Ignorant Decision Making
Sky's discriminatory decision making highlights ignorance about Deaf and HoH customers
Mike Hawthorne, Sense and the London Marathon
Generous Deaf gymnast champion runs for charity and supports deaf life
Empowering deaf people by providing life enhancing information
Communication is an essential part of life, for deaf people it is often a barrier
Talking About Child Protection
Research aiming to improve support in deaf child protection cases
SEN Proposals will let Deaf kids down
Government plans to change support for Deaf kids builds on historical errors
World Deaf Golf goes from strength to strength
The World Deaf Golf Championships in Michigan receives thumbs up from the competitors
Music in Motion - translating lyrics into sign language
The Music in Motion Choir raises money to sponsor lots of different deaf projects
How about subtitles on your watch?
Will subtitles on a smart watch be the next big thing for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people?
College Trip to a Show in London
Isolating deaf students cab be one of the impacts of a lack of deaf awareness within a college setting
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.
Holidaying with a Deaf Girlfriend
With a deaf girlfriend joining a family holiday, it's important to think how best to manage communication
Deaf Athletes left out in the cold
With the Commonwealth Games in full swing, the world's best deaf sports stars have to look on
Saving lives despite being hard of hearing
Canadian Scott Caldwell is Hard of Hearing, he is also a successful paramedic in a busy area in Toronto
BSL Tour of Folkestone Triennial
Free BSL guided tour of the Folkestone Triennial - an ambitious public art project
Patients to benefit from new NHS England ‘Accessible Information Standard’
Good news for deaf patients in England, accessible information is on the way
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
Hints and Tips for Autumn Photography
With more people than ever before carrying a camera around with them, Natasha gives some useful hints and tips for Autumn photography
WWII Veteran Les Birch attends DDay70
Returning to the Normandy beaches 70 years after his D-Day landing, Les enjoyed an intimate return.
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
Children set to take part in the UK's biggest Fingerspellathon this October
NDCS launch 6th Fingerspellathon aiming to raise funds for deaf children
Like Football or Golf, why not play both at the same time
This is the first Deaf FootGolf tournament held in the UK
Let’s get academic: Preparing for University
Deaf and going to university? Here are some quick hints to assist you
Let’s get social: Preparing for University
Even if you are Deaf, it's important to get stuck into Fresher's Week at University
Deaf Sport Welcomes a New Upcoming Star
17 years old Kimberley Bruce becomes the youngest ever lawn bowls champion
Bringing Parity to the Theatre Experience for Deaf Audiences
Launched in 2000, STAGETEXT provide captioned performances for theatre shows and other arts programmes
Euro Success for GB Deaf Swim Team
GB Deaf Swimming punch above their funding weight to make their mark in Europe
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
International Deaf Awareness Week Used as Springboard for Deaf Services
The Kenya National Association of the Deaf has developed plans that could be life changing for the deaf community
National Lipreading Awareness Week - What do you know?
Hearing Link promote on-line lipreading test to raise awareness
UN Convention Education
The decisions on deaf education by this head teacher, other educationalists, policy makers and the political elite is life-limiting on these deaf youngsters.
Dedication and Hard Work Underpin Success with GB Deaf Football
Chris Beech has enjoyed a glittering GB Deaf Football career
Golf Taster Sessions to Attract Deaf Youngsters
Partnering with Disability Sport Wales, Golf Development Wales and Ridgeway Golf4All, Wales Deaf Golf Association seeks to attract new Deaf youngsters to the game of golf
GB Deaf football team take the spoils
Honoured to be part of a mini pre-European Championships tournament, the GB Deaf Football team secure the title.
‘Next Generation Text’ service welcomed by Hearing Link
Always behind the times with Deaf communication, Text Relay Service jumps forwards
NYC cops who were forced to retire for wearing hearing aids will get their day in court
New York cops challenge NYPD after being forced to retire because they wear hearing aids
Golf Well Placed To Tackle The Issue Of Loneliness
Loneliness affects many elderly people, but golf provides the opportunity for companionship, exercise and well-being
Golf Well Placed to Tackle The Issue Of Age Related Loneliness
Loneliness affects many elderly people, but golf provides the opportunity for companionship, exercise and well-being
Rayovac Continues To Support Charity Efforts Across The World
Charities benefit from Rayovac's commitment to support the communities they serve
John Surtees - Motor Racing Great and Hearing Loss
Hugely successful, being able to hear the engine noise leads to hearing loss
Deaf Friendly App Opens up Nutrition Information for Deaf Community
With increased health risks, it's in all our interests to be sugar aware
Automatic speech-to-text for groups finally a reality?
A brand new mobile app is being worked on that the creators hope will hugely improve communication options for the one-in-six Deaf and Hard of Hearing people around the world.
Nottingham to play host to inaugural World Deaf Tennis Championships in 2015
Championships will see Deaf tennis players from around the world compete for world crown
Sign of the times for PGA
Signing golf professional Paul Aitkens opens the golfing door to hordes of deaf and disabled people
Switch on to Switching Off and Save Money
Good discipline around the use of electrical appliances can save you a lot of money
Launch of the NEW Tinnitus Support Group
Staffordshire Charity DEAFvibe set up monthly meetings for people with tinnitus
Next Generation Text - A User's Experience
Telephone options slowly moving towards parity for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people
International Support for Exeter Deaf Academy's New Build Project
The first UK Charity to win a Graham-Pelting Consulting funding award
Focus on Typos Likely to Discriminate Against Deaf Job Applicants
Overzealous action to spelling mistakes in job applications shows ignorance of equal opportunities
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
iKettle - I don't mind if I do
Using Wi-Fi to take the steam out of boiling a kettle
Smiles all round at Deaf Golf Taster Session
Providing deaf aware golf taster sessions draws in youngsters to give it a try
Principality's BSL Week Raises Awareness
With staff learning BSL, the Principality wanted to go one step further to support deaf people in Wales
A range of sports recognised at Deaf Sports Personality of the Year 14
Gracing the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, Deaf sports stars get the recognition they deserve
WWII Memories as a Young Lad
Now Hard of Hearing, Ernie reflects on his time growing up during the war
Microsoft Promoting Sign Language Recognition
Microsoft opening access to their Kinect / Sign language research project
Speech to Text Widely Available
Easy to Use Speech to Text software comes as standard with the Apple Mac.
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
Deaf Children to Benefit from Increased Investment
Improved SEND school inspection process should drive up standards and hold local authorities to account
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
Seeing the Music
A quick look at a couple of apps that allow you to know what song is playing right now and also live subtitles of it!
SLFirst's 12 Deaf Reminders for Christmas
Sharing a little deaf awareness on the 12 days leading up to Christmas
Art Festivals Promotes Creative Opportunities for Deaf Children
Deaf Children Treated to Inspirational Art Event
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
What Change Will 2015 Herald In Your Life
What will you be seeking to change about your life when you set out confidently into 2015
Cutting The Number of Hearings to Save Money Will Cost More
With more local clinical commissioning groups set to cut back on providing hearing aids, is the longer term cost being ignored
Young Deaf BSL Teacher Zayne Thomson Brings Energy To The Classroom
Passionate about British Sign Language, this young teacher is student centric
Health Advice - Check Those Moles
Show your love on Valentine's Day by checking a loved ones moles - it might prove life changing
Captioned Lion King Proves to be Family Friendly
With Deaf Friendly entertainment difficult to come by, captions ensured everyone could enjoy the show
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
Transition to Being Deaf - It Has It's Problems!
When hearing turns to deafness, the world is suddenly a very different place
Education System Suppresses Deaf Achievement
Communication barriers in school deny deaf children equality of learning
Uber Taxis – A deaf friendly future for transport?
Uber taxi app is proving to be useful for deaf people on both sides of the service.
National Deaf Squash Championships 2015
Competing for national honours 14/15 February in Manchester
100 years ago Veditz envisioned the world of videophones
Deaf people solve problems and George Veditz, seemed to have solved the problem of the telephone for deaf people, 100 years ago.
University of Wolverhampton Host Deaf and Hard of Hearing Open Day
Decision to put on an event for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students, marks out university as being deaf friendly
Smartphone app enables deaf people to make phone calls
Already available on iPhones and android phones, Pedius brings parity to Deaf and Hard of Hearing telephony
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
To Be, Or Not To be – Deaf
Reflecting on his own deafness, Tony Stoyles now embraces being deaf
Top Tips To Get That Garden Ready To Be Enjoyed
With Spring around the corner, SLFirst provides seasonal advice to get started early in the garden
Cardiff Hearing and Tinnitus Expo All Set For March
Advice, information and products all brought together under one roof in Cardiff Expo
Deaf People 'Can Do' - And We Can Make A Difference
Politics is not just what politicians do - anyone can get involved, and anyone can drive change
Pedius - Changing the Way I Use My Mobile
SL First's review and step-by-step guide to using the Pedius app
St David's Day, Welsh Tradition and BSL
St David's Day is an ideal time to celebrate and highlight traditional Welsh sign language
Adam Evans Steps Back Into The MMA Ring
Fighting again on 7th March 2015 at Epsom Racehorse, Deaf MMA combatant Adam aims to make his record 7-0-0
Deaf Ladies Reflection On International Women's Day
In heralding hopes for the future, IWD is a good time to look back to get inspiration for the fights ahead
Total Eclipse Will Be A Wonderful Sight
Between 8.42 and 10.50 on Friday 20th March, Northern Europe will enjoy a rare solar eclipse
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
Deaf Swimmers Light Up Loughborough
One of the most important events in the British Sports Diary, deaf swimmers compete for national honours at an elite venue
Prevention is Better than Cure - Who's going to tell the Deaf Community
Information about preventing Cancer is critical, but it is often denied to the Deaf community
Subtitles finally appearing on Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime Video is finally providing subtitles on (some of) their streaming video.
Beacons at Barclays - A Step Forward in Accessible Banking?
Seeking to respond to the sensory needs of its customers Barclays introduce new programme
IX Deaf History International in Scotland
Deaf History Scotland & British Deaf History Society are proud to host the 9th Deaf History International Conference - “Deaf Sporting Heritage”.
Poop on the Politicians!
Fun new app lets you show your unhappiness with politicians by pooping on them!
Horse Riding - Exhilarating and Deaf Friendly
Learning to ride proved to be great fun and deaf friendly
Rome during an International weekend was just awesome
The people of Rome were warm and helpful, with everyone accommodating my deafness
Braam Jordaan, Instrumental Deaf Film Producer and Human Rights Ambassador
Born Deaf to Deaf parents, Braam is a wonderful Deaf success story
Deaf man's discrimination case against judiciary to continue to jury trial
Stevel Prakel is seeking reimbursement of interpreter costs and damages
Simeon Hart, Campaigning to be the first Deaf BSL user MP
Standing for election representing the Green Party, the Commons needs better Deaf awareness
Deaf Restauranteurs Thrive Through Approach To Communication
Launching a Deaf run pizza restaurant - Mozzeria in San Francisco - the Stein's appeal to hearing and deaf guests
Deaf Karter Caleb McDuff Starts Season With New Sponsors But Same Ambition
Securing sponsorship from Wix Racing, Trusted Car Parts and Millers Oils, Karting just got a lot more serious
Turning A Deaf Ear Should Mean Greater Awareness
Used commonly to criticise being ignored, everyone should know action is needed to prevent isolation of Deaf people
VisiTalks: Developing Sign Language Tranlsation Gloves
Brothers hoping to help Deaf signers talk directly with others using movement sensors
Charlie Chaplin - Film Industry Pioneer and Deaf Influenced?
Deaf Friend and Prominent Artist Granville Redmond played a vital role in influencing Chaplin's performances
Deaf Woman Attacks Life By Taking Opportunities in Both Hands
Born profoundly Deaf, Noelle Simmons' zest for life is an inspiration
Sunderland Deaf AFC Manager Praises Players After Winning the Cup
Winning the England Deaf Football League Cup, Sunderland Deaf AFC win their first trophy
Defending champions head entry for 2015 National Deaf Tennis Championships
Taking place on the 2-4th May 2015, players have a lot at stake with the first World Championships on the horizon
Disabled website users vote 'none of the above'
Using standard tests websites of all political parties are found to be inaccessible to disabled people
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
Media Personality Gets It Oh So Wrong When Commenting on Simple Auslan Communication
Mis-reading Australian Sign Language triggers offensive and ignorant derision
Fletcher and Simmons claim National Deaf Tennis Championships titles in Welwyn Garden City
Superbly organised, Deaf tennis stars fight for national honours and world championship selection
Deaf Youth Football Teams Crowned Champions at Final
As part of their Me2Project, National Deaf Children's Society host football tournament for 9th year
Caleb Avoids Near Disaster to Achieve Best Result to Date
Taking place in the second round of the MSA Bambino Championship, Caleb drives with maturity and improved speed
Closed Captions Enshrined in Law in Progressive and Thoughtful Hawaii
Recognising the barriers Deaf people face, the Hawaii Government force cinemas to offer captioned films
Pedius: A Life-Changing Phone App for the Deaf
Making direct 1:1 phone calls available for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people
Watch and Listen
Some hearing aids now have apps that are compatible with the new Apple Watch
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
80% of recruitment consultants ‘could do more’ for disabled jobseekers
If recruiters don't understand the issues involved with disabled recruitment isn't this leading to discriminatory practices
Bridgend Council Wins Gold at Gala Dinner
Action on Hearing Loss Cymru Excellence Awards recognised the work of a small number of organisations to become more deaf friendly
Apple Watch - Deaf Friendly and Safer to use in public than my iPhone
Designed for hearing but bringing parity to deaf people, the Apple Watch exceeds expectations
New Young Ambassadors for 2016 to help ensure that no child’s education is forgotten
Travelling to Kenya on a fact-finding mission to investigate progress in getting every child into school
What is the best way to take money abroad for holidays? Is cash always best?
It is important to have more than one option to access your holiday money abroad
Hidden Sugar: Just how much is in that biscuit?
James Clarke, Deafblind marathon runner, shares his thoughts about the 'hidden' sugar in foods.
Subtitles for Deaf Travellers - Is It Really Too Much To Ask
With only little snippets of progress, Deaf Travel still involves a lot of inequality
Ofcom - Some progress on Subtitles but Further Progress Needed
Report shows that subtitling by main TV channels has some way to go
Communication - Animal Kingdom v Human Society - Lessons to be Learned?
Is overly complex human intelligence and strength of opinion stopping us from solving some of the most basic of problems
SLFirst Announces Deaf Sporting Ambassadors
Ambitious to compete at an elite level in mainstream sport, our sporting ambassadors prove what can be achieved
Dr. Philip Zazove Defies the so-called 'Experts on Deafness'
Given life-limiting potential because of deafness, this Doctor proves how wrong the 'experts' can be.
World Deaf Tennis Championships, Nottingham 20-26 July 2015
Attracting the best Deaf tennis players from around the world, organisers are also laying on free session for youngsters
Leading and Pushing for Change, Braam Jordaan's Representation Promises Great Things
Young, vibrant and energetic, pushing for change for Deaf people has fast become a matter of principle
App Roundup - June 2015
SL First takes a quick look at some interesting apps you might like
GB Deaf Football Squad for the 2015 European Championships
Heading out to Hanover shortly, the young Deaf men are excited about the opportunity to represent their country
Great Britain Deaf Women Heading to Germany for Euro Champs
Taking place between the 14th and 27th June 2015, the GB team will face the best that Europe has to offer
Is an Attitude of Tokenism to Deaf Awareness Better Than Nothing At All
A minimalist attitude to training in deafness has the potential to do more harm than good
The right of the deaf child to grow up bilingual
Often advised to pursue only oralism, research recommends deaf children get early access to a bilingual approach
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
Signing School Opened to Improve Outcomes Through Oral Approach
Parents and supporters take action to ensure their deaf children access education that has been designed with deaf children in mind
Barclays & Sainsburys Forging a Path Towards Deaf access
Two big companies have hit the headlines recently by introducing new ways for Deaf, BSL-using customers to contact them in their preferred language.
GB Deaf Football Top Their Group in Reaching the Quarter Finals
Drawn in a difficult group, the GB team now face Sweden in the quarter finals
Sponsors Help Deaf Racer Caleb McDuff Pursue His Dreams
Taking place in the third round of the MSA Bambino Championship, Caleb's progress continues apace
Great Britain name World Deaf Tennis Championships squad
With the first ever World Deaf Tennis Championships taking place in Nottingham, these Deaf athletes are taking part in making history
Great Britain Deaf Football Take Creditable Third Spot
Just missing out on a place in the final, the GB Team should be proud of their bronze medal achievement
The Safety Requirements Of Rope Climbing Make It More Deaf Friendly
Exciting, thrilling and even enjoyable, communication was effective because of a good attitude
NHS England Strive for New Standards for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients
Compliance with the new standards will give effective access to information that has previously been denied to the deaf community
Purley deaf tennis ace Jack Clifton earns USA college tennis scholarship
Up and coming Deaf Tennis star looks to inspire deaf youngsters
A New Me - Spirited, Adventurous And Going For It!
Re-discovering herself, Natasha, equipped with her new Cochlear Implant, travelled to North Wales for a Women Climb weekend, and had a great time
Deaf and hard of hearing people call for more accessible activities in new research
Research by UK Deaf Sport provides a platform to improve sports access to Deaf and Hard of Hearing people across the UK
Access Bedford - Inviting Pedius and Others to Share Knowledge & Information
Sharing information to Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in Bedford extends to visits from the Italians behind the Pedius app
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
Light at the end of the tunnel for a Deaf Friendly 999 system?
This week's report by Professor Stewart captures many of the issues the Deaf community have been arguing for, for years.
Severe Litigation Might Lead to Changed Attitude in Teaching of Deaf Children
Deaf student is awarded significant costs by a school district who let him down
Apple Pay hits the UK!
Apple's new contactless payment system has now launched here in the UK. Here's what you need to know.
Rubik’s Cube World Championship taking place this weekend
Visually stimulating, the World Championships will be fantastic to watch
Top Deaf Lady Golfer Captures Her Second Hole in One
Young, sporty and determined, Andrea Hovstein Hjellegjerde achieves the ultimate in golf - twice!
Sexting is UK Parents Biggest Concern when it comes to their Childs Smartphone Use
Knowing and understanding how your children are using their smartphones is important for parents
An interview with dedicated budding tennis star Jack Clifton
Deaf from birth, Jack's access to Deaf Sport has given him wonderful experiences and a great opportunity for the future
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
Draw and Results from the World Deaf Tennis Championships
Attracting the world's best players, here is the draw and regular updates as the matches take place
Five Brits earn early singles wins at World Deaf Tennis Championships
Showing great fighting qualities, the first round proved successful for home grown talent
Over half of disabled jobseekers find application stage challenging
Mirroring the experience of many deaf applicants, research identifies the barriers Deaf people face in the jobs market
Diabetes-related amputations are 85% avoidable
Knowledge and management of the personal risks could reduce the number of lower limb amputations
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
Quarter-finalists decided at World Deaf Tennis Championships
Attracting deaf tennis stars from 20 countries, the early rounds have been competitive
Panyushkin and Hayat impress in World Deaf Tennis Championships
With the quarter finals completed, the best Deaf tennis players in the world are in sight of the first ever world titles
Britain's Esah Hayat reaches World Deaf Tennis Championships boys' singles final
An exciting day of Deaf Tennis giving us the line-ups for some of the weekend's finals
Deaf Friendly Tennis Event Seeks to Attract new Deaf talent
Hosting a fun and informative day, deaf youngsters will have left Nottingham inspired by the opportunities that exist within Deaf tennis
Britain's Hayat wins inaugural boys' singles gold at World Deaf Tennis Championships
An exciting day of tennis sees two big wins for British players and exciting finals lined up for the final day of competition
Panyushkin and Villamandos-Lorenzo win 1st World Deaf Tennis Championships singles titles
A wonderful week of tennis was wrapped up with singles and doubles finals
World Deaf Tennis Championships a Huge Success on and off the Court
World Deaf Tennis Championship organised and managed with high levels of professional competence
Top 10 Apps for Deaf People
SL First brings you the Top 10 apps that we think are most useful for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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
The Battle is on for Deaf and HoH Children to Prove Their Passion for Reading
Entry for the 2015 Battle of the Books competition opens at Gallaudet University.
Deaf access at the London Science Museum
With different levels of Deaf access throughout, the visiting experience itself shows how accessibility is changing
Wales Deaf Rugby reach into the Community
Open event is a great opportunity to come along and see what opportunities there are for you and deaf children
Should Deaf Equality Really be so Limited in Scope
People with a commercial interest often sacrifice true Deaf Equality for personal influence or financial gain
Deaf-Friendly Days Out
With the arts increasingly accessible, a few ideas for enjoying a day out
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?
Visually stimulating, the Vatican City is a must visit destination
Strolling around, going at your own pace, there is plenty of information on offer
Deaf Brit Working to Empower Deaf Jordanian Communities
Ambitious to make a difference, Paul Scott has developed programmes in Jordan that are really making a difference
Deafism - the Hidden and Never Talked About Discrimination
Daily discrimination is a common experience for many Deaf people in their work and private lives
Making your money go further at Christmas time
Being able to easily compare prices will lead you to pay the lowest prices around
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
Deaf Unity’s National Lottery Funded, 'Motivating and Inspiring Young Deaf Learner's Project'
Addressing the academic needs of Deaf students, a mentoring programme is being developed
Commitment and Tenacity Supporting Uganda National Association of the Deaf
Florence Nightingale Mukasa puts heart and soul into working for Deaf people in Uganda
Over 19 Million Homes at Risk of Fire this Christmas
With the American-like trend for Christmas lighting expanding, it's important to know how to do it safely
The Patrician Press Short Story and Poetry Prize
Open to anyone aged 16 or over, the publishers encourage writers with disabilities to take part
Will you get the full state pension? Know what's changed?
Find out now before it's too late to do something about it!
Born Deaf and fighting for a chance in Cameroon?
Thelma thrives in a Deaf School but fees leave her education in doubt
Film about Deaf women in the Congo, needs our support.
Director Antonio Spanò Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Complete his Short Documentary, "Inner Me"
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
Deaf and Self-Employed - Tell People How to Contact you
Deaf Friendly guide to help people contact you by building your own free website!
Cuts to Disabled Student's Allowance will especially disadvantage Deaf students
There are fears easier options around withdrawing university places might be taken instead
Deaf School that holds fond memories under threat of closure
Made job ready at Margate Deaf School - 94 years old Dennis Harris was taught skills that served him well through adult life
Deaf Travel to Iceland did not Disappoint
Pre-planned and with pre-booked excursions, Iceland provided a quite wonderful short vacation
Deaf Actress Calls for Further Access to Live Shows
With only one accessible show in a series, Deaf people are not even close to be given equal access to live performances
Old, Deaf and Side-lined by my Family
Becoming Deaf has brought loneliness to family get togethers, even though I am amongst loved ones
Deaf Education Advocacy Fellowship (DEAF) launches Deaf Black Minority Ethnic Project
Event seeks to outline the support available to Deaf BME people
Interested in Space: Free BSL Interpreted tour at London's Science Museum
Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space Age takes place on Wednesday 27th January.
Deaf people still denied chance to do business through email and on-line chat
With new technology, comes better Deaf access, but too many businesses still insist on a telephone call
England Deaf Rugby Taster Arranged with Exeter Deaf Academy
Deaf Rugby Event seeks to highlight opportunities for all deaf children
Deaf Education in Kenya….Not there yet!
Leading to poor socioeconomic outcomes for Deaf people, education in Kenya relies almost entirely on the oral method of teaching
Whole Life Benefits From Access to Sign Language - Birth To Three
New research not only supports the benefits of signing in acquiring language skills, but finds it boosts brain power
An interview with Deaf Business Woman and BSL Teacher Sarah Lawrence
Shared aspirations and with a programme of action in mind.
Life saving flu information now available in BSL
Thanks to Public Health Wales BSL accessible information about the free flu vaccine is newly available to Deaf people for the first time
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.
