Deaf advances in North Korea
WFD North Korea Committee Chair, Terry Riley, visits one of the world’s last communist societies, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea or North Korea...
My summer of discovery
A two month trip to the United States this summer included a visit to the CODA International Conference for Adrian Bailey.
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Martha’s Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard is an island in Massachusetts and was home to the world's most famous Deaf community. Even though they were never more than a quarter of the population, nearly everyone used the local sign language which would go on to form the basis of ASL.
Nicaraguan Sign Language: One of the world’s youngest languages
Nicaraguan Sign Language is one of the world's youngest languages. Until the first Deaf school in 1977, the Nicaraguan Deaf community was isolated and languageless. After the Sandinista Revolution in 1979, Nicaraguan Sign was spontaneously created by deaf children gathered together in oralist schools run by East German teachers.
Blank Canvas Voyage
This month we have been lucky enough to catch up with Thomas Giddens and Telma Louro. It was not easy as they have been...
5 tips for deaf flying
Those who know me in person, will know that I am not a keen flier. Those who don’t know me at all, let me...
Opening the door to new horizons
When Nicolas Hall asked his friend Richard Clowes to help him find a voluntary work trip suitable for deaf people they realised there was...
Deaf Travel Tips
Travelling with deafness can feel daunting at times, not knowing if there’s announcements, relying on listening for safety, communication barriers, but these can all be addressed and shouldn’t stop you from exploring and enjoying yourselves!
Championing Deaf awareness in the developing world
A group of ten young Deaf British volunteers recently travelled to Nandi County, Kenya, where they worked alongside Deaf Kenyan volunteers to help Deaf...
