June 20, 2022
999 BSL
Published by PR Hilton at June 20, 2022

UK emergency service ‘Call 999’ now available in BSL

For the first time, deaf people in the UK will be able to call '999' - the emergency services number - via a BSL app on their mobile phones or online.
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June 13, 2022
BSL on TV
Published by melaniejayneashford at June 13, 2022

Study aims to shed light on BSL users’ TV habits

Researchers at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, have started running the first-ever British study into British Sign Language (BSL) users’ television-watching habits.
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March 14, 2022
sign language invented
Published by Angie Aspinall at March 14, 2022

When was sign language invented?

There’s no single answer to the question, “When was sign language invented?” This is because there is no such thing as “universal sign language.” Different countries have their own sign […]
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January 7, 2022
sign language interpretation
Published by melaniejayneashford at January 7, 2022

How sign language interpretation will change gaming

If you’ve ever wished video games had American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, it looks like your dreams have finally come true. Forza Horizon 5, a 2021 racing video game developed […]
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September 25, 2021
hearing loss and unsafe listening practices
Published by Beth Tingle at September 25, 2021

Deaf Culture and the Arts in the UK

How inclusive is the music industry for deaf artists and fans? We take a look at Deaf Culture and the arts in the UK, including the Glastonbury Festival.
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September 17, 2021
deaf stand-up comedy
Published by Angie Aspinall at September 17, 2021

A list of deaf stand-up comedy

There are many deaf stand-up comedies who have made a name for themselves. May this list bring more laughter to your days!
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May 13, 2020
Deaf YouTuber
Published by Ellie Parfitt at May 13, 2020

Meet Jazzy Whipps, a Deaf YouTuber from the UK

Jasmine Whipps, best known as Jazzy, started her YouTube channel just over five years ago. Now the 20-year-old from the UK has over 200,000 subscribers. She’s a deaf YouTuber and […]
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March 18, 2020
YouTubers with hearing loss
Published by Ellie Parfitt at March 18, 2020

Check out these YouTubers with hearing loss

Need something new to watch? YouTube is becoming increasingly popular, with the rise of deaf vloggers. Check out these YouTubers with hearing loss.
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January 29, 2018
sign language exam
Published by Ellie Parfitt at January 29, 2018

5 tips for to prepare for a sign language exam

Got a Sign Language exam coming up? Any exam can be nerve-wracking, but language exams can be tough because they might mean more than just a paper and pen. Here […]
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September 8, 2016
Published by Angie Aspinall at September 8, 2016

Sign Language Ad Showcases People with Hearing Aids, Disabilities

In efforts to “Look on the Light Side of Disabilities,” new ads are popping up on UK TV screens, showcasing real life situations from people from all walks of life, […]
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January 22, 2016
Hearing Loss Social Media
Published by Editorial Staff at January 22, 2016

Deaf show off confidence with Facebook videos, cool new haircut

Both men and women are showing off their confidence in wearing hearing aids and pulling off this haircut, which can look both edgy and feminine.
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November 19, 2015
Published by Lucie Herridge at November 19, 2015

Finding out our baby was Deaf

We were still getting used to the fact we had a mini human who was awake most of the night when we found out that Harry was deaf. He was […]
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November 17, 2015
Published by Ellie Parfitt at November 17, 2015

Deafie Blogger joins Open Ears

Hi there, let me introduce myself. My name is Ellen, but my friends call me Ellie. I live in Norfolk, UK. Some of you may know me as Deafie Blogger. […]
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