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How Coverage Of The 2024 Paralympics Will Be More Inclusive Than Ever

"My career so far has been quite mad, and this is another job for me to challenge myself really."
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Here's What Rose Ayling-Ellis' New Barbie Means To Deaf People

“I was embarrassed when I had to start wearing hearing aids... such a positive step forward."
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Deaf People Can Finally Access 999 Calls And It's About Time

The new app will allow deaf people to communicate with a BSL interpreter in an emergency.
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Love Island's First Deaf Contestant Is Already Getting All The Love

“Representation matters and, as Rose proved on Strictly, this can make a massive difference."
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'A Momentous Day!': British Sign Language Looks Set To Become Legally Recognised

Rose Ayling-Ellis, the first deaf person to win Strictly Come Dancing, has been campaigning for this.
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Rose Is Right, British Sign Language Should Be Legally Recognised

The Strictly Come Dancing star is campaigning for BSL laws to change. Here's why it matters.
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Why This A-Level Student Is Campaigning For Clear Face Masks In Schools

Dinah Mandell relies heavily on lip reading and says the government has not done enough to help deaf pupils.
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How Netflix’s Deaf U Failed Deaf People –‘We Are More Than Sign Language’

“They are not the experts on telling our stories. Hire deaf writers and listen to them."
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Unsure How To Communicate With Deaf People? Here's Some Advice

Our new survey shows more than half of British adults don’t feel confident talking to deaf people, so here's some advice on helping those with hearing loss feel less isolated and lonely
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A 'Lost Generation' Of Deaf Children Are Falling Behind Classmates At School, Charity Warns

"My son comes home very tired because he’s just concentrating so hard."
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