Deafness and open plan offices don’t usually mix. In this article Tamara talks about coping with hearing loss at work and the importance of deaf awareness for improving deaf people’s employment prospects…
We’re proud to announce WECIL’s involvement in the Deaf & Disabilities Careers Fair 2016! In this interview we find out more about the charity and the ongoing support it provides the deaf and HoH…
We’re proud to announce Ernst & Young will be attending the Deaf and Disabilities Careers Fair 2016, so we chat to them about their involvement and their initiatives to support deaf and disabled employees in the workplace…
All employers have a ‘Duty of Care’ to make sure their employees are safe and happy in the workplace. However, this model often neglects the issues faced by d/Deaf and HoH employees who have differing cultural and linguistic identity. This can make communication with colleagues tricky, and can impact their success and fulfilment. Alasdair Grant investigates ways to overcome this…
Lipreading is a great skill to have if you are deaf or HoH and it’s something we all do naturally to help with communication. Lipreading teacher, Barrie Wickens tells us about the benefits of taking classes, and how to find one near you…
Londoner, Jeanann Doyle is still coming to terms with her deafness, but she’s learning how to be more assertive and has 8 top tips to help you do the same. Find out more…