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Campaigning for Free Access to BSL Courses for Parents of Deaf Children – Katie Littlejohns

Campaigning for Free Access to BSL Courses for Parents of Deaf Children – Katie Littlejohns (Article/Interview)

An interview with Katie Littlejohns, who has become well known in the deaf community and beyond for her passionate campaigning for free BSL courses for parents of deaf children. This is a barrier to access Deaf Unity understands well, having recently worked with the Greater London Authority (GLA) to provide free British Sign Language Level 1 classes for families with deaf children. Read on to discover more about the woman behind the campaign, and her journey to get there.

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Whisking Up Awareness: The Influence of the Great British Bake Off’s First Deaf Contestant

Whisking Up Awareness: The Influence of the Great British Bake Off’s First Deaf Contestant (Article/Interview)

The Great British Bake Off made history this year when they welcomed their first-ever deaf contestant, Tasha Stones. This is a huge milestone in deaf representation on mainstream television, especially with how popular the show […]

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