Articles & Interviews

Welcome to our Articles & Interviews section. Here you’ll find lots of deaf stories and articles on deafness and important goings-on within the community. Keep reading for handy deaf-related tips and advice, as well as interviews with inspirational individuals who have pursued exciting projects and careers.

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Deaf Role Model of the Month: Alison Hendry

This month BSL Development Officer Alison Hendry tells us her deaf story including how learning BSL transformed her world, and fills us in on how she’s making university more accessible for deaf young people.

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5 Tips For Communicating With People That Lipread

With the pandemic meaning face coverings are now the norm, here’s 5 tips on communicating with people who rely on lipreading.

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Funny Things About Being Deaf You Didn’t Know

Here’s 7 funny things about deaf people (you might not know).

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5 Tips For Using a BSL Interpreter

From how to book an interpreter, to checking their skills and preparing for your session, here’s our tips on using a BSL sign language interpreter.

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Deaf Role Model of The Month: Robert Adam

This month, linguistics specialist and successful university professor Robert Adam shares his deaf story, and his tips for deaf students.

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5 Ways to Look After Your Mental Health at University as a Deaf Student

Attending university as a deaf student can be challenging, and even more so during a global pandemic. So here’s 5 ways to help look after your mental health whilst studying.

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The Deaf Economy: 7 Inspiring Deaf Enterprises

We’ve highlighted 7 deaf enterprises started by inspiring deaf entrepreneurs who have pushed through barriers using their skills, expertise and passion.

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International Week of the Deaf 2020: The Highlights

From inspiring deaf tips to celebrating international sign languages, we’ve rounded up some of the highlights from this year’s International Week of the Deaf.

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