News and Updates

Story from the Roe Valley Sentinel. Dungiven based Hands That Talk is delighted to have been nominated for a Signature Annual Award. Many people deserve recognition or tneir dedicated efforts to overcome barriers to communication between deaf and hearing people and the Signature Annual Awards provide that recognition. The awards acknowledge those whose contribution moves us all further toward achieving a society in which deaf people have full access. Read more

Story from the Mansfield & Ashfield Recorder. A Notts tutor has scooped an award for his commitment to teaching sign language. John Smith, from West Notts College, in Mansfield, has won a regional heat in the Signature Annual Awards scheme. He now progresses to the final in London on November 12. Read more

Article from the Derry Journal. The founder of the Foyle Sign Language Centre has been recognised for his commitment to improving the communication skills of deaf people. Read more

TV Signpost have met with Ryan Williams, Learner of the Year for the North East, from Sunderland Football Club's Foundation. Read more

Carol Cook was brought up in a bi-lingual home - with signing her first language. Her parents were both profoundly deaf so she was introduced to sign language as a baby. Five years ago Carol who lives in Hockley, decided to teach signing, and has just scooped a prestigious award for her commitment to the language. Read more

Black Cats charity worker Ryan Williams has scored in a top awards scheme. The 18-year-old, who works for the SAFC Foundation, teaches sign language to children across the region. Now his dedication has been rewarded after winning the regional heat in the Signature Annual Awards, which aim to recognise those who help break down barriers between deaf and hearing people. Read more

An Inspirational Derry man has been rewarded for his commitment to teaching sign language. Richard McFadden won a regional heat of the Signature Annual Awards and now progresses to the final in London on November 12. Mr McFadden has been a sign language tutor for the past 16 years, teaching deaf-related courses in British Sign Language, Irish Sign Language, Deaf and Deafblind Awareness and Communication Tactics. Read more

Article from the Wigan Evening Post. A Wigan teacher has won a top award for her inspirational work with deaf people. Melanie Potts, who works at centres across the North West, including Wigan and Leigh College, has scooped the award for her commitment to teaching sign language. Read more

A Notts tutor has scooped an award for his commitment to teaching sign language. John Smith from West Notts College in Mansfield, won a regional heat in the Signature Annual Awards scheme and progresses to the final in London on November 12. John uses a variety of teaching methods to make his students feel relaxed and build their confidence when signing. He has also made several videos of friends signing to promote deaf awareness. Read more

Time is ticking! There is now less than four weeks to get your nominations in for the remaining three Signature Annual Awards categories. The Communication Professional of the Year, Joseph Maitland Robinson Award and Organisational Achievement acknowledge those whose contribution moves us all further toward achieving a society in which deaf people have full access. Read more