Each month we invite an inspirational or outstanding deaf role model to share their story. Our role model this month is Deepa Shastri. You may recognise her from her presenting role on BSL Zone, or her other work across the arts industries, but here we get to find out more of the journey of this inspirational woman. Read her story here or watch the BSL version
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.
Each month we invite an inspirational or outstanding deaf role model to share their story. This can be from what they’ve learnt, to what they wish they’d have known as well as their best deaf […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Today – Wednesday March 8, 2023 – is International Women’s Day! Though the origins are a little odd, we would never pass up the opportunity to celebrate the women of our community who deserve recognition. […]
Our role model this month is Pamela Molina who currently serves as the Executive Director of the World Federation of the Deaf, supporting 132 National Associations of the Deaf members in 132 countries and managing the WFD Secretariat’s staff.
Nadia Nadarajah brings her rich experiences to her Creative work, as well as working tirelessly to improve the Rights and Access landscapes for deaf people.
Lizzie is a regular contributor to Deaf Unity’s articles. Here, she shares her personal journey navigating the world of identity and diagnoses, as a deaf person. In 2020, lockdown and the resulting lack of social […]
