Access to work
This resource is kindly funded by Churchill Fellow This short video for deaf jobseekers explains Access to Work including: -What is it? -Am I eligible? -When can you apply for it? -Support for interviews -Applying […]
Resources
Here is a list of useful resources on various support groups, events and organisations designed to support deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Please feel free to recommend any that you think will be of value to the deaf community.
Ungrouped resources
CV writing
This resource is kindly funded by Churchill Fellow This short video for deaf jobseekers explains the basics of CV writing, including: -What is a CV? -Why is it important? -What should I include? -How to […]
Cover letter
This resource is kindly funded by Churchill Fellow This short video for deaf jobseekers explains the basics of writing a cover letter, including: -What is a cover letter? -Why is it important? -What should I […]
In work – your rights
This resource is kindly funded by Churchill Fellow A short video for deaf workers explaining how to know and protect your rights at work, including: -How to find inclusive employers -Discrimination at work -What to […]
Job seeking
This resource is kindly funded by Churchill Fellow This short video for deaf jobseekers explains how to look for a job, including: -How to prepare -What documents you need -How to look for a job […]
Using interpreters and CSWs
This resource is kindly funded by Churchill Fellow This short video for deaf workers, with top tips for communication support at work, including: How to find and book interpreters Other kinds of support available Technology […]
For Educators
ATLA – Association of Teachers of Lip Reading for Adults
The Association of Teachers of Lip Reading for Adults is a registered charity which promotes lip reading as an essential skill for people who are deaf and hard of hearing.
ATLA – Association of Teachers of Lip Reading for Adults: Full resource details
Deaf Futures: Lessons Learned in Deaf Education (BATOD)
Martine Monksfield, President at BATOD, shares lessons learned in deaf education from the British Association of Teachers of the Deaf (this PDF accompanies a video in BSL, audio and captions released as part of Deaf Futures 2021)
Deaf Futures: Lessons Learned in Deaf Education (BATOD): Full resource details
How to provide inclusive education for Deaf students
Sophie Kang of Sign Solutions will help students understand their rights to support and resources in higher education, as well as covering deaf awareness, action and resources needed at educational institutions to make learning more accessible for Deaf students.
How to provide inclusive education for Deaf students: Full resource details
For Families
Free Digital ASL and Closed Caption Arts Festival for Kids
Explore the first-ever free digital arts festival for kids. Brought to you by the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center (SMDCAC), Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural […]
Free Digital ASL and Closed Caption Arts Festival for Kids: Full resource details
Inclusive Britain
Inclusive Britain lists all the venues, attractions and services nationwide that are accessible to people with disabilities - including hearing loss. Find out more...
For Professionals
Access to work for HR departments
This resource is kindly funded by Churchill Fellow A video for HR departments to understand about Access to Work. This video includes information including: -What is Access to Work? -How does it work? -Job interviews […]
Entrepreneurship and business ownership masterclass (Deaf Futures)
ELREM - Entrepreneurship and business ownership masterclass (Deaf Futures)
Entrepreneurship and business ownership masterclass (Deaf Futures): Full resource details
In work – using Access to Work
This resource is kindly funded by Churchill Fellow A short video for deaf workers explaining how to use your Access to Work grant at work, including: -How to claim -How to plan your budget -Renewing […]
In work – your disability at work
This resource is kindly funded by Churchill Fellow A short video for deaf workers explaining how to manage your disability at work, including: -Disclosing your disability at application or interview stage -Managing attitudes to […]
Information for Staff Working with Deaf or Hearing Impaired Students
Advice for academic staff about categories of deafness, teaching and communication tips, and technical and human supports that can be used by deaf students to support their learning.
Information for Staff Working with Deaf or Hearing Impaired Students: Full resource details
Onboarding Deaf Employees
This resource is kindly funded by Churchill Fellow A video for HR departments sharing some top tips for onboarding deaf employees including: -Where to start -What to do before your new deaf employee starts -What […]
Sample letters to complain to AtW and ICE
Sample letters to help you ask AtW to reconsider, to complain to AtW, DWP and ICE, and to inform your MP.
Sample letters to complain to AtW and ICE: Full resource details
Working with Hearing Impaired Students who use Radio Aids
A resource created by Oxford University's disability service about technical communication aids for deaf students
Working with Hearing Impaired Students who use Radio Aids: Full resource details
For Students
CV Masterclass and CV Clinic by Bright Network
A fully accessible (BSL, audio and captioning) CV Masterclass in partnership with Bright Network, career and job application experts.
CV Masterclass and CV Clinic by Bright Network: Full resource details
City Lit – Centre for Deaf Education
City Lit College based in London's Covent Garden has a specialist Centre for Deaf Education and offers a range of courses and learning support to the deaf and hard of hearing.
Deaf Futures: Diversity and Inclusion in Employment, by Marije Davidson
Deaf Futures: Diversity and Inclusion in Employment, by Marije Davidson - accompanying PDF with additional resources.
Deaf Futures: Diversity and Inclusion in Employment, by Marije Davidson: Full resource details
Hearing Impairment Pack for Students
A handy starter kit for deaf students new to university created by Oxford University
How To Make A Support Guide For University
A template that can be used by deaf students new to university
How To Make A Support Guide For University: Full resource details
UCAS – What Next for Students?
Heather Judd, Careers Coordinator at West Kent College shares advice for students navigating UCAS after they've submitted their applications.
Writing the optimum Personal Statement for UCAS
PDF presentation slides, Heather Judd
Writing the optimum Personal Statement for UCAS: Full resource details
cSeeker – Clear Communication, Clear Education
cSeeker is a brand new website linking deaf and HoH individuals with language communication support professionals. Whatever your needs, you can rely on cSeeker for fast and reliable support services.
cSeeker – Clear Communication, Clear Education: Full resource details
General Information
Accessible Mental Health Services
Need mental health advice or support? Here's a list of accessible mental health services for people in the deaf community.
LGBTIQA+ Deaf Resources
Are you a deaf person who identifies within the LGBTQIA+ community? Here's a helpful list of accessible information, support and advice.
Sign Language Courses in 2020/2021
Want to learn sign language or brush up on your BSL? Here at Deaf Unity, we’ve been delivering outstanding sign language courses for several years, building a strong foundation in quality teaching and high pass rates. Our students enjoy learning from our highly experienced deaf tutors and mixing with other people who […]
Signworld – BSL Learning and Teaching Resources Website
Signworld offers BSL learning and teaching resources for all levels of BSL. Can support both Signature and iBSL routes to qualification.
Signworld – BSL Learning and Teaching Resources Website: Full resource details
UK Deaf Clubs
Want to join a deaf club? Here’s a list of deaf clubs in the UK and how to contact them. The NDCS have compiled this list of Children’s Deaf Clubs for children and young people. […]
Volunteer Overseas with VoluntEars
Take the trip of a lifetime to support deaf communities overseas.
