Deaf Unity
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…deaf. You can read more about their plans and strategy in our Deaf Role Model interview with the CEO, Rebecca Mansell, as well as finding out more about the BSL Alliance. SignHealth continue to strive to improve deaf health and wellbeing, and campaign to remove barriers to health care for…
When I was 2 years old, my Aunt noticed that my older sister, who was 6 at the time, was not responding to some noises. Thus began a series of tests, which eventually gave my parents a diagnosis of deafness. The audiologist, who was absolutely lovely with my parents, suggested…
Sarah Ward: My Journey Through Education: Read the full article/interview
…funders, mostly private Syrian companies. My role was primarily as interpreter but, as someone who s been involved with the Deaf community for 20 years, I was also able to offer advice and opinions based on my knowledge of the UK and global communities and my understanding of current research….
Experience of volunteering in Syria: Read the full article/interview
…way. After graduating, I spent a year in Montreal and was offered a temporary admin role in a school for deaf and disabled children. It was amazing to see the classes being delivered in ASL. I really enjoyed learning more about and interacting with the deaf community. My interest was…
As partly deaf, I was brought up in a hearing world in Tunisia, knowing very little about my disability and much less about D/deaf community. Luckily, I had an opportunity to be friends with a deaf youth and suddenly this unknown world was opened up to me for a period….
…where they can be taught directly in sign language and a massive deaf-peer and role-model presence to help inspire and drive them. Once again, it was a delight to order my coffee in sign language, ask the food server directly in sign language what the vegetables were for lunch and…
…requesting interpreters for company meetings, many of these requests are denied. The role of the interpreter is also misunderstood, which leads employers to worry about the confidentiality risk of allowing an ‘outsider’ to be privy to company information. What is the immediate challenge? JFD Meets British Deaf Association The…
Japan: An insight from the Japanese Federation of the Deaf: Read the full article/interview
…even be that problematic, but for the hard of hearing they are amongst the other obstacles to tackle. Feeling disconnected A growing culture-disconnect is emerging in organisations with remote and hybrid working models. Studies show that remote workers are feeling increasingly disengaged and detached from their team, and this is…
Remote Working and Deafness: How Do You Manage?: Read the full article/interview