Deaf Unity
Preparing deaf people for success
I have worked as a sign language interpreter for approximately 25 years on and off (pre and post qualification) as I raised my children and did work unrelated to the profession. One could say that […]
Jacqui Beckford: An insight into an evolving Sign Language Interpreting Community: Read more
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In our first article entitled “Deaf learner, Paul beats all odds to be awarded a scholarship” on 11th October 2016, we mentioned that; “You may not know of Paul Ntulila, but in the deaf community […]
Deaf Learner Paul Ntulila Graduates with distinction: Read more
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Natalie Delgado-Grace is a Latinx Deaf ASL user, and English and Spanish speaker born to hearing parents from Ecuador. She was identified as hard-of-hearing at five years old, and had communication access growing up with […]
A Journey Through Education: An Interview with Natalie Delgado-Grace: Read more
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Lizzie is a deaf author, writer, blogger and journalist. She is working on her first novel and poetry book. She hopes her work will encourage more people to strive for their dreams and push through […]
An interview with Lizzie Ward, author of Fragments: Essays and Philosophies: Read more
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Spotlight: Deaf Learner – Jonathan Ko – we are pleased to share yet another profile of an inspirational Deaf graduate who has maintained a positive attitude throughout his studies. Here he gives some practical advice […]
Educational Journey – a Deaf student – Jonathan Ko: Read more
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Amidst the backdrop of war, oppression, struggle, victory, human rights and the rest that makes up the tapestry of Somalia, there is one group for whom the journey into the light is just beginning. Much […]
A report on Somali Sign Language and the Somali Deaf Community: Read more
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Back in May 2016 we published an article entitled How is Deafness Affecting Your Mental Health? The heartfelt responses to the information showed us that mental health in the Deaf Community is a subject that […]
ACTUALLY, I AM NOT OKAY! MENTAL HEALTH IN THE DEAF COMMUNITY: Read more
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Exclusive interview with deaf entrepreneur Guy Orlov who co-founded cSeeker and is now a member of the Deaf Business Academy. Find out his top tips for setting up your own business and how he’s supporting d/Deaf learners and graduates…
Interview with cSeeker co-founder and DBA member, Guy Orlov: Read more
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Laura-Jayne Greene is a member of the Essex-based singing choir, Hands 4 Voices, which is a mixture of deaf, HoH and hearing members. Here we chat to her about the choir’s BSL performances, and how her time with the choir has helped her to feel proud of her deafness…
Interview with signing choir, Hands 4 Voices member, Laura-Jayne Greene: Read more
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Clare Halliday has been deaf from a young age, but she’s not let her hearing loss hold her back from pursuing her passion for science and landing a job at Oxford University. Here she shares her story, and how she’s learned to cope with the challenges deafness brings…
Interview with Oxford University research assistant, Clare Halliday: Read more
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