Deaf woman told she can’t be on a jury because she needs an interpreter
Ms Pauline Latchem was told her deafness may impact her ability to carry out jury service. Pauline Latchem was told she could not serve on a jury because a BSL interpreter would not be able to translate the trial.
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...
Deaf Roots and Pride: The importance of role models
The presence of a role model one can aspire to is crucial for the wellbeing of a young person as they grow up –...
97% of young people support for BSL in GCSE
97% of young people support the idea of a GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL). A petition (currently at 22,008 signatures) calls for BSL...
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...
Scottish Government seeks views from BSL users for Culture Strategy
In line with the BSL National Plan (Culture and the Arts, page 27, no. 58), the Scottish Government is seeking the view of BSL users to ensure that the Scottish Government’s new culture strategy recognises the value of BSL and Deaf Culture, and the contribution it makes to the health, wealth and success the people and communities of Scotland.
Comment: Disappointing coverage of jazz hands at university Students’ Union events
The University of Manchester Students’ Union (SU) recently passed a motion that encourages students to use the BSL ‘jazz hands’ sign instead of clapping. Unfortunately, media coverage has not been positive
BDN is the Top 50 Deaf Blogs on the web!
British Deaf News is now ranking one of the Top 50 Deaf blogs list!
Not only are we in the top 50, but we made...
Have your say on the NHS Accessible Information Standard review – Olivia Butterworth (BSL)
As the Accessible Information Standard review is launched, NHS England’s Head of Public Participation, calls on people to share their experiences:
Last summer, we reached...
Has letting the SatNav do the talking done the trick?
Even with interpreters – of which the DVSA confirmed it would cover the cost in 2015 – practical driving tests are stressful for deaf...
