Pay back time: Access to Work fraudsters ordered to repay
Two fraudsters who went on lavish holidays abroad after illegally claiming hundreds of thousands of pounds from Access to Work have been ordered to...
Access to Work limits Deaf actors say London Theatre Company
The Graeae Theatre Company, based in London, has claimed the government’s disability employment scheme, Access to Work, has created a “glass ceiling” that limits...
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...
Celebrating the deaf business owner
The BDA held an event in conjunction with the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed for deaf people who own businesses or who...
Inspiring others: Deaf student praises veterans’ charity after placement
A deaf man is hoping his work placement at The Royal Star & Garter Homes encourages other people with auditory problems to achieve their goals.
Discrimination at work still a major issue
BDN this month reveals the findings of a new survey which demonstrates a lack of support for deaf people both while they are seeking...
Deaf trio guilty of Access to Work fraud are jailed
Three Deaf fraudsters who fleeced taxpayers out of nearly £1million have been jailed for a total of more than 12 years.
Paul Neal, 38, Stephen...
Sainsbury’s Deaf Awareness initiative
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Sainsbury’s this month introduced an initiative to help its staff members communicate with deaf customers.
As part of its non-visible disabilities awareness week last...
Countdown to Sign Language Week
The British Deaf Association (BDA) are currently in the middle of final preparations for their annual Sign Language Week. This year the week runs...
Your Access to Work questions answered
Darren Townsend-Handscomb, who runs the DeafATW.com website, provides BDN with answers to some of the most frequent questions he was asked at the BDA...
