Can Deaf people become Lifeguards?
One of the myths about deafness is that Deaf people can’t do certain jobs, because being able to hear is a requirement, right?
Not always!
When...
Nine Police officers undertook sign language training
Local Police officers undertake sign language training with , a local charity working with deaf people.
Nine Police officers undertook intensive sign language training from...
Punk Chef comes to town!
The Punk Chef was putting youngsters from the Phoenix Group for Deaf Children through their culinary paces at Knightsfield School in Welwyn Garden City,...
Take on a Tri to support young Deaf lives
Exeter Deaf Academy is delighted to partner with local Devon based Sportiva Events, to support the new Adult and Junior Triathlon events coming to...
Sign language and technology
What are the intellectual and technological breakthroughs that have liberated the Deaf community from isolation?
The earliest reference to the Deaf using Sign is in...
How helping others has helped me to become a better person
I’ve always felt that having a hearing loss, has helped me to become a better person.
Family Tradition
For as long as I can remember, my...
A Deaf Person’s Guide to Applying for Jobs
As a young deaf adult, I’ve had my share of experiences of applying for jobs. When it comes to having a disability, such as...
Heriot-Watt Professor wins top honour
An academic from Heriot-Watt University is part of a team of researchers who have been recognised with a major honour for their work on whether...
Family of Deaf man had to tell him he was dying as hospital did...
The South-Eastern Health and Social Care Trust has apologised to the family of Thomas Carson who had to tell him he was dying because...
Analysis of the debate in Parliament for BSL to be on the National Curriculum
Despite the petition for British Sign Language (BSL) to be on the National Curriculum not reaching the normal threshold to be considered for debate...
