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…emotional and social support that will be vital to your child’s growth. Who is in the Deaf Community? The Deaf Community is made up of signers, those who lip-read, those with cochlear implants and hearing aids and those with additional disabilities. Providing role models in whom the child can see…
…being limited throughout the holidays. The best way to avoid becoming stressed? Victoria suggests: Ensure you’re getting enough sleep Regular exercise Limit alcohol intake Stay in contact with family and friends Be a role model to your kids “Try to reinforce behaviours that show good awareness of a child’s needs…
Summer Holidays Survival Guide for Parents of Deaf Children: Read the full article/interview
…My boyfriend was very supportive of my decision to start a blog, and before I knew it, it became very popular within the deaf community. I think there was a target audience of teenagers who were missing out on a deaf role model, which is my aim through this blog….
Interview With Deaf Blogger, Ellie Parfitt: Read the full article/interview
I am a Deaf entrepreneur based in Birmingham, West Midlands. My specific areas of business activities are: business consulting, property, international business, innovation, creating a space where entrepreneurs can meet investors, interim management, media and a business leader and role model for the deaf community. I have received the following…
Shezad Nawab: Deaf Entrepreneur: Read the full article/interview
…– Something that I was impressed by, here at RSD and at all of the other schools and Universities I have visited, is the school ‘spirit’ – specifically, their celebratory treatment of each other and their Alumni. Deaf Unity is working to establish a Role Model programme that celebrates the…
Private: Rochester School for the Deaf: Read the full article/interview
…world. “If one person can make a difference, then imagine what a thousand of us can do.” I also want to see the UK Deaf Community taking on the challenge of being role models and using their skills and experience to make a difference in the UK and beyond. We…
Chris Kubwimana: Burundi and Aurora Deaf Aid Africa: 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
…as he navigates his day with hearing loss. There is an increasing visibility of the deaf community onscreen. [Read our recent Role Model interview with Charlie here] This small change in mainstream media is powerful and gets people talking. Hearing people become more aware of D/deaf, are more exposed…
Deaf Representation in Media is So Important: Read the full article/interview
…their role models does certainly echoes the quotation made by the President of Gallaudet University, Dr I King Jordan, ‘We, the deaf, can do anything but hear!’ I am very pleased to see the progress of introducing deaf teachers in educational establishments and also having Deaf Studies as part of…
John Hay Deaf Learners National Conference Workshop Facilitator: Read the full article/interview
…2020: Skip over video View the video on YouTube To read more inspirational role model interviews, take a look here. If you would like to be an ally to the deaf community and learn sign language, check out our courses here. Looking for more support? We’ve made it our mission…
International Week of Deaf People 2023: Read the full article/interview