Deafness and Mental Health
I researched into whether there is a higher occurrence of mental illness in deaf people than hearing. Although a simple question, there is no simple answer.
Deaf Roots & Pride: Bringing sign language into the home
BDA Northern Ireland project which appoints families with BSL tutors was set up after mentors observed communication frustrations between the young people they work...
Deaf Awareness Week: Celebrating Role Models
When I started blogging, I was also going through the process of finding my deaf identity, and part of that was looking for a deaf role model; someone to look up to. Other than the famous deaf celebrities, I couldn’t find that person and I aspired for an influential individual, so I figured why not become that person?
Man becomes first deaf juror in English court
Matthew Johnston from London is believed to be the first profoundly deaf person to sit on a jury in a crown court in England...
Deaf influence on celebrities
Famous artists have been influenced at some point in their careers by Deaf acquaintances who offered them – one way or the other –...
Christmas Gift Guide for Deaf Children
Looking for the perfect Christmas present for your deaf child? Here are some ideas!
Two deaf friends to walk length of UK for Mental Health awareness
Two deaf friends will hike the length of the UK to raise money and awareness for mental health in deaf people.
What impact will Brexit have on the Deaf community?
In the final part of his three part feature on Brexit, our legal expert Rob Wilks looks at a number of areas in which...
Opening a door into Deaf History
A new BDA website opens its archives up to the public as well as allowing the Deaf community to share old photos and videos...
Which is more efficient: talking or signing?
Until the 1960s, this question was very hard to answer. Video recording equipment was not advanced enough for studying Sign. The question would not...