How I’m rising in the face of disability discrimination
Discrimination is a topic that society doesn’t address very often. Like mental health, politics or religion ... it’s still taboo. Why is that?
Accessible Banking for Deaf People: My Experience (Part 1)
One of the most common problems that D/deaf people face on a daily basis is not being able to contact organisations easily. For D/deaf people who cannot use the telephone, this can cause frequent accessibility issues.
How to make services more accessible for deaf people
Around 9 million people in the UK have some form of hearing loss*. Every deaf person is different, with various degrees of loss, and using a wide range of assistive technologies depending upon their access requirements. Communication is the main barrier that deaf people face, particularly with access to services.
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.
Arsenal Football Club Launch Partnership With SignVideo
Arsenal Football Club is one of the first Premier League Clubs to announce a new partnership with SignVideo to provide better access for deaf and hard of hearing fans who use BSL.
Celebrating deaf and hard and hearing women
To celebrate International Women’s Day, here are the achievements of 5 famous D/deaf and hard of hearing British women.
Let’s change negative stigma around deafness
One time during job interviews, I had two very different experiences; one within the hearing world and the other in the deaf world.
Top Deaf Awareness Tips
Deafness is one of the most common disabilities, and is so much more than a loss of hearing; it affects each D/deaf person in many ways, from, language, cognition, barriers in their daily life, lack of access and most importantly; communication.
Having trouble finding work? – Spread the word of this scheme!
Whilst reading through a job description with a well-known deaf charity, I stumbled upon the phrase; 'Guaranteed Interview Scheme'. I hadn't come across it before so I looked into it, and I definitely think it’s something we should be spreading the word about…
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...
