Hearing funny
You’ve seen the first of the two-series blog... here’s the second!
These situations have happened to me, or people I know and they are sometimes...
New theatre club for young Deaf
Mousetrap Theatre Projects is launching a new theatre audience club for deaf 16-25 year olds called "AccessTheatre4£5", with offers to some of London’s top...
Tips for dating with deafness
Dating itself can be daunting but for deaf people it may feel ten times more challenging. Or for a hearing person meeting a deaf...
Deaf Rave 2019
On May 27, Deaf Rave had its first outdoor festival in Tower Hamlets' beautiful Victoria Park. It was organised by 'DJ Chinaman' Troi Lee, who I had previously interviewed. I have been writing about the Deaf Community for more than a decade and yet I hardly ever meet Deaf people. Seeing them rather than just reading about them was so emotional.
“It’s been an honour being accepted by the Whovians”
In October, Sophie Stone appeared on screens all over the UK as Cass in a Doctor Who story. It was a pivotal moment for...
‘Next Stage’ launches to empower deaf and disabled artists in the music industry
'Next Stage’ launches to empower deaf and disabled artists in the music industry. The charity Attitude Is Everything have launched the ‘Next Stage’ initiative, which starts with a survey.
Captioning Awareness Week: It’s all about captions!
This week is all about celebrating the importance of captioning, particularly within the D/deaf and hard of hearing community… it’s Captioning Awareness Week!
Strictly Nyle DiMarco
British Deaf News profiles the man of the moment, Nyle DiMarco, an icon and role model to a whole generation of Deaf people after...
Under the spotlight: Deaf Talent – Genevieve Barr
The actress caused a sensation at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in her role as Alice in The Solid Life of Sugar Water. Praised by...
Døvefilm (Deaf Film) – Danish Sign Language TV programme is under threat
GIVE YOUR SUPPORT TO KEEP DEAF TV LIVE IN DENMARK - SIGN THE PETITION - TAP HERE (Note: some Danish language included)
On Thursday, 31 August,...