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Transcript Below: At a time when coronavirus is spreading, making lots of people ill and killing some, there is also lots of information and gossip being passed around which can feel distressing and overwhelming. It […]
A Message from Dr Justine Durno and Deaf Unity – COVID 19 Resources: Read more
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Transcript What was your experience of Further and Higher Education as a Deaf person? I have two degrees (Anatomy then Medicine), and I did struggle more in the first one because I had just left a […]
Dr Justine Durno – A Deaf Doctors Journey: Read more
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This Conference has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic and we are looking into ways to run it online in the near future. Please check back for updates. Shining a light on Employment, Education […]
Deaf Futures Conference 2020: Read more
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Winter is here and whilst it’s fun to wrap up warm and explore the frosty landscapes, cold weather can cause issues for your ears, hearing, and hearing aids. Here’s some top tips from Paul Harrison, […]
How to Maintain Good Ear Health In Winter: Read more
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What was your experience of Further and Higher Education as a person with hearing loss? I was diagnosed with moderate hearing loss as a toddler, but was not given hearing aids. Throughout primary and secondary […]
‘Putting myself in the driving seat’ – experience of a Deaf role model – Kim Hagen: Read more
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After completing my master’s degree I fell into work quite quickly, through a leadership scheme I had been involved in as an undergraduate. The organisation was a charity with a specialism in disability rights and […]
Navigating the Job Search When You Are Deaf: Read more
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Interview with Victoria Nelson: Managing Director and owner of Deaf4Deaf. Deaf4Deaf is a Deaf-led and Deaf-owned Confidential and Professional service (launched in June 2016) run by a team of 12 highly Qualified and BACP Registered […]
Victoria Nelson: Managing Director and owner of Deaf4Deaf: Read more
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We recently read a fascinating and insightful interview conducted by @trayce_stoenescu during Deaf Awareness Month 2019 for her IG page with @adventuresindeafed. The inspirational Deaf role model behind @adventuresindeafed is Sara Miller, a Deaf teacher […]
An Interview with a US Deaf Role Model Sara Miller: Read more
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“Why aren’t all sign languages the same?” “It would be easier if everyone signed the same language” “Oh good, there is an international sign language” Reading through social media this week, these are […]
International Sign Language…?: Read more
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Most people are already aware of how important it is to protect your hearing. The issue sometimes is understanding how much noise is too much noise. If you aren’t sure when your hearing might be […]
How Much Noise is Too Much?: Read more
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