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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What is in Your Future?

Deaf Unity is holding an accessible conference on July 2, 2020 as part of its Aspiration Project, entitled: ‘Deaf Futures 2020.’ Deaf people face, not only societal and systemic barriers and disadvantages, they also face […]

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Be winter-ready: Tips on how to maintain great ear health this winter

Winter is here and, whilst fun and beautiful, it can become troublesome for your hearing, hearing aids and ears. Extra care, therefore, is needed during these chilly months. With that in mind, here is some […]

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‘Putting myself in the driving seat’ – experience of a Deaf role model – Kim Hagen

What was your experience of Further and Higher Education as a person with hearing loss? I was diagnosed with moderate hearing loss as a toddler, but was not given hearing aids. Throughout primary and secondary […]

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Navigating the Job Search When You Are Deaf

After completing my master’s degree I fell into work quite quickly, through a leadership scheme I had been involved in as an undergraduate. The organisation was a charity with a specialism in disability rights and […]

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Victoria Nelson: Managing Director and owner of Deaf4Deaf

Interview with Victoria Nelson: Managing Director and owner of Deaf4Deaf. Deaf4Deaf is a Deaf-led and Deaf-owned Confidential and Professional service (launched in June 2016) run by a team of 12 highly Qualified and BACP Registered […]

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An Interview with a US Deaf Role Model Sara Miller

We recently read a fascinating and insightful interview conducted by @trayce_stoenescu during Deaf Awareness Month 2019 for her IG page with @adventuresindeafed. The inspirational Deaf role model behind @adventuresindeafed is Sara Miller, a Deaf teacher […]

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