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…how to improve access for deaf and disabled people who are looking for employment. “Several of these learners and graduates face challenges and discrimination. Increasing austerity cuts affect essential services and compounds these challenges. Deaf people need to look up to positive deaf role models because such individuals can provide…
…of Deaf Unity, met with Robert Adam – an inspirational deaf leader with an international portfolio of work and life. They discuss the need for deaf role models, how they were impacted – positively and negatively – in their own youths from access to role models and education, and how…
Deaf Futures 2021 – Open to All: Read the full article/interview
…belong there. “We must challenge the low expectations pushed onto deaf people and ask for evidence of deaf role models that have succeeded in the Arts world, the Academic world, and the workplace,” says Victoria Nelson. Here at Deaf Unity, we love to profile inspirational deaf people in our monthly…
How to Succeed in the Workplace When You are Deaf: Read the full article/interview
…the teachers are well meaning and hold degrees in special educational needs (one is even married to a Deaf man and uses some sign/gesture when nobody is watching!) Sadly we met with one lady who told us that the Deaf son of her Deaf sister had been asked to leave…
Experience of volunteering in Syria: Read the full article/interview
…have parents who were extremely supportive, and an older deaf sister who was able to give all the wisdom that an older sibling has – and also impart wise words to do with growing up as a deaf person. Being a Deaf Learner is, at times, very difficult, but I…
Sarah Ward: My Journey Through Education: Read the full article/interview
…by Deaf Umbrella, gives us the opportunity to support people in frustrating and often depressing times when they are out of work. Rosemary, our job club coordinator is a wonderful deaf role model, she is enthusiastic, determined and thorough, we are excited by the direction it is taking, one of…
Rachel Hubbard: Director of Deaf Umbrella: Read the full article/interview
…Personal Statement Masterclass BrightNetwork – CV Masterclass Bilingualism and Creating a Thriving Learning Environment Domestic and Sexual Violence in the Deaf Community Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Featured Deaf Unity Role Models We have more exciting content on Education, Employment and Well-being coming over the following weeks and months!…
University – Deafness is not a barrier: Read the full article/interview
…different, but I preferred mainstream education – with the right support, awareness and attitude. Since my parents made a case, the borough has welcomed deaf pupils into mainstream; I’ve been told that we helped pave the way and I’ve been held up as a role model. But it’s essential that…
Lucy Coelho: My Mainstream Experience: Read the full article/interview