The Representation Game
Regrettably, I think people are more interested in discussing a bunch of young people in a tropical villa than engaging with that uncomfortable conversation.
Articles & Interviews
My day as a sign language interpreter
With the world going ‘virtual’ over the last few years, access barriers have changed and morphed, with some improvements and some unique challenges emerging. One area that has seen greater visibility is sign language interpretation: […]
UK cinema needs to address the vicious cycle around subtitles – until it does, Deaf people will continue to be excluded
Going to the cinema is a long-held favourite past-time of many – but for deaf and hard-of-hearing people, it is an activity fraught with distress. Liam O’Dell shares his frustrations and those of many who just […]
The British Sign Language Bill looks set to pass – here’s the next set of laws which need changing
2021 and 2022 have seen exciting challenges and developments in the landscape of deaf people’s access. It feels like the deaf community and its allies have galvanised in ways that have not been seen for […]
Deaf Role Model of the Month – Steve Crump
Our role model this month is Steve Crump – a man who is literally out there in the field fighting for deaf children’s rights and safety with DeafKidz International.
Deaf Role Model of the Month: Rachel Kolb
Our role model this month is Rachel Kolb – an inspirational deaf academic and advocate who has forged a path through post-compulsory education in both the U.K and her home country of America. Enjoy her story.