Opinion: The Deaf Body in Public Space
Rachel Kolb reveals how signing in public places challenges the rules of social conduct.
“It’s rude to point,” my friend told me from across the...
Brexit: Are we facing the UK’s greatest constitutional crisis yet?
This is the second of three articles about Brexit. After describing how Brexit will be achieved and what problems are likely to be encountered...
Positives in improving access to the legal system
The European Commission funded JUSTISIGNS project recently came to an end. Its remit was to look at the barriers to justice for the Deaf...
Opinion: Six inner thoughts every Deaf person has in a restaurant
Regular columnist, Alexis Borochoff-Kennedy, on the pros and cons of being Deaf when eating out.
“Oh no, these people in the next booth are staring...
Brexit: What’s it all about?
The dust is just about settling after the political upheaval caused by the UK’s decision to leave the European Union in a Referendum on...
NHS failure to meet deadline putting deaf lives at risk
Most NHS services failed to meet a recent deadline for introducing a new Standard that could save the lives of deaf people according to...
Sign Language Framework Consultation
The BDA’s Majella McAteer updates BDN readers on the public consultation in Northern Ireland on a new Sign Language Framework.
On the 15th of March...
More organisations commit to the BSL Charter
Paul Redfern reports on some exciting recent developments involving the BDA’s BSL Charter.
The last few weeks have been good ones for the BSL Charter....
Opinion: Scott’s story
BDA Access & Inclusion (Engagement) Officer Helen Morgans-Wenhold tells us about Scott and his continuing problems in the work place despite Access to Work...
Alastair McEwin: “A perfect role for me”
BDN was delighted to catch up recently with Deaf Society of NSW President Alastair McEwin following his appointment to the post of Disability Discrimination...
