Deaf Unity
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Each month we invite an inspirational or outstanding deaf role model to share their story. From what they’ve learnt, to what they wish they’d have known and their best deaf tips. Our role model this month […]
Deaf Role Model of the Month: Emma Iliffe: Read more
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Lockdowns have brought many challenges for deaf people especially those with their hearing family – read Tamara’s experience and her communication tips!
5 tips for living with deafness in a hearing family: Read more
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This article focuses on the #WhereIsTheInterpreter campaign and highlights the discrimination that is felt at systemic levels each day by the Deaf Community.
Discrimination by omission – #WhereIsTheInterpreter: Read more
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University can be daunting for any student, but especially deaf students – full of barriers, isolation and challenges – we are here for you! Through our Deaf Futures series as well as our articles section, we have vital information for you, your family and your students
University – Deafness is not a barrier: Read more
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As someone who relies on hearing aids, I’m exploring different experiences with D/deafness and D/deaf identity. One thing that really strikes me is – where is the D/deaf representation in the media?
Deaf Representation in Media is So Important: Read more
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Deaf Unity have partnered with leading experts Bright Network to provide deaf and hard of hearing job seekers with top advice with BSL, captions and voice over
Job Seekers Partnership – Accessible Support: Read more
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Deaf blogger, Ellie Parfitt explores her frustrations with the world of cinema, and how the severe lack of subtitled film showings continues to be a major obstacle for the deaf community.
Subtitled Cinema & Me: Read more
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Lizzie Ward outlines some of the changes to Access to Work and how they may affect deaf people.
Access to Work Changes: Read more
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Lizzie Ward discusses access and access resources available for entertainment, such as theatre, cinema and festivals.
Access in Entertainment: Read more
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Lizzie Ward writes about the importance of the BSL Act and what BSL means to her.
Why Support the BSL Act?: Read more
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