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  • A Sign Language Game Planned for Xbox Kinect

    April 5, 2011 » Posted in News


    Developers in the US are currently working on a game that will help teach children American Sign Language (ASL) through the Xbox’s Kinect attachment. Kinect is an add-on for the Xbox 360 that generated sales of over 8 million in the first 60 days after release last November. The game is called CopyCat and is designed [...]

  • How are Sky’s Subtitles Working on your TV?

    March 31, 2011 » Posted in News


    My Deaf Community has received numerous reports over recent months regarding subtitling on Sky’s programming not working correctly. Reports include problems such as subtitles freezing, jumping ahead, falling behind or being completely missing on programmes advertised with subtitles. Sky encourages subscribers to let them know of every instance when subtitles do not work so they can [...]

  • Disability Charity Discriminates Against Deaf Worker

    March 30, 2011 » Posted in News


    Sandra Cottrell, a 61 year old former employee of North Tyneside Disability Forum (NTDF), has won a legal battle against her former employer because they were judged to have discriminated against her based on her deafness. After feeling isolated and excluded in her role, Sandra requested (on several occasions) meetings with her manager to discuss the [...]

  • Hundreds Sign Petition Against Cutting Deaf Children’s Services

    March 29, 2011 » Posted in News


    An online petition has been created calling upon Stoke on Trent City Council to reverse its decision to make cuts in services to deaf children. The ePetition has been signed by over 400 people since its creation on 21st March, just over 1 week ago. Out of 8 full-time positions for specialised teachers for the [...]

  • Hollyoaks Stars Skydive for NDCS

    March 28, 2011 » Posted in News


    Rachel Shenton, Rob Norbury and Craig Vye from the TV soap, Hollyoaks, have jumped 10 thousand feet from a plane to raise money for the National Deaf Childrens Society (NDCS). The jump was completed in Bicester, Oxfordshire and was the “most incredible thing” according to Rachel Shenton who plays Mitzeee in Hollyoaks. Shenton is fluent [...]

  • New Facebook Scam Targeting Deaf Users

    March 14, 2011 » Posted in News


    There is a new scam on the rise on social networking website, Facebook, and it seems to be targeting deaf users. We’ve had numerous reports from deaf people on Facebook telling us about the scam, so when using Facebook, ensure that you and your information is safe and secure from strangers. The scam is simple, [...]

  • Introducing Flintshire Deaf Childrens Society

    March 12, 2011 » Posted in News


    In Flintshire, there is a brand new group providing support to families with deaf children across Flintshire and North Wales – the Flintshire Deaf Childrens Society (FDCS). The group was set up by 2 couples with deaf children themselves aiming to improve the levels of support available in the area to other families with deaf [...]

  • Dog Fosterers Needed in Saunderton

    March 3, 2011 » Posted in News


    Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is looking for fosterers prepared to take in dogs involved in their breeding scheme. Fosterers are a very important part of the breeding process for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People as they care for the bitches in the brood. Any volunteers willing to take on the task of being a [...]

  • New Sign Language Tours for the Vatican Museums

    March 2, 2011 » Posted in News


    The Vatican Museums inside the Vatican City are reaching out to deaf people by adding sign language routes for visitors. There will also be tactile sense experiences of some famous works increasing accessibility for blind people. The museums offer sign language tour routes around the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms and the Pio-Clementino statue collection. Representatives [...]

  • New ‘Open House’ for Deaf in Leicester

    February 28, 2011 » Posted in News


    A user-led organisation called the Leicester Deaf Action Group (LDAG) have setup a new group for deaf and hearing friends to come together. The social group also welcomes British Sign Language (BSL) learners providing them with a place to practice their BSL skills. Deaf people are able to take letters into the group and get [...]