News and Updates

Lochgelly man in line to become learner of the year

Bill Jones, who is learning British Sign Language at Lochgelly High School, has come out on top in a regional heat of the Signature Annual Awards scheme and now progresses to the final in London on November 12th.

Translator for deaf people is praised

A Bracknell woman has been nominated for a national award for her work with deaf people.

Julie Whitaker, who quickly translates speech into text using specialised typing machines, has been shortlisted for an award from charity Signature, formerly known as CACDP, which campaigns for better communication to enable deaf people to have full access to all areas of public life.

Trudy's signing up to the word of the Bible

A sign language expert is developing a mobile phone application to bring the word of God to the deaf.

Gwent Police has been recognised for its efforts toward achieving a society in which Deaf and deafblind people have full access by being shortlisted for a Signature Award.

Jersey's senior practitioner for deaf and hard of hearing islanders has been short listed for a national award.

Angela Goddard is the island’s only social worker for the deaf and hard of hearing.