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Deaf Heritage BSL Website funnding plea(03-05-2013)
Aim to produce an accessible digital history resource celebrating and preserving deaf people’s cultural heritage. They have a target of £10,000 to reach their goal, please support them. >>>> http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/deaf-heritage-bsl-website <<<

Deaf Awareness Week >>> A call to industry to engage on the next generation of relay services(03-05-2013)
Relay services have made a huge difference in enabling deaf and deafblind people to access the telephone network, but the community has been left behind by advances in technology. Deaf people have the right to access telecommunications services which are functionally equivalent to those enjoyed by hearing people. Modern relay services are the only way to achieve this. >>> The Government has called on the industry to work with the deaf community and come forward with solutions which meet deaf people’s needs. >>> Full article >>> http://deafcouncil.org.uk/news/ <<<

Deaf Awareness Week >>> Petition >>> Give Deaf patients access to appropriately qualified sign language interpreters(03-05-2013)
Deaf people are routinely being put in danger by healthcare providers due to a lack of regard for standards in communication. We are calling on those commissioning healthcare services to ensure that robust procedures are in place for providing appropriately qualified sign language interpreters for Deaf patients. >>> Find out more about the research carried out by <<< Action on Hearing Loss, ASLI (Association of Sign Language Interpreters), NRCPD (National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People), BDA (British Deaf Association), SignHealth, Signature, BSMHD (British Society for Mental Health and Deafness). >>> Please Sign the petition >>> http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/deafaccess <<<

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British Sign Language Courses in Swindon 5.0
We can deliver a range of Deaf and disability related training and services throughout the United Kingdom. Our experienced team are based in Swindon, Wiltshire.
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Grumpy Old Deafies 4.0
Hosted by Jen and Alison, both of whom co-write and video blog wide range of subjects related to Deaf community and British Sign Language.
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Deaf Heritage 5.0
Deaf Heritage aims to be a digital history resource, with information being presented in British Sign Language (BSL). Preserving deaf people's history, language and culture.
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RAD Deaf Law Centre | Making the law work for Deaf people 5.0
RAD Deaf Law Centre was established in September 2010 and was then accepted as a full member of the Law Centres Federation in November 2010. It was the establishment of this law centre that has required a shift in focus for RAD’s Legal Services department, which became RAD Deaf Law Centre from 1 April 2012 onwards.
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Action for Deafness
Action for Deafness provides, advice, support and equipment to Deaf, deafened, deaf blind and hard of hearing people. Based in West Sussex, Action for Deafness also provides NHS and Private Audiology services.
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