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Sex Education’s inclusivity: The final season of the much-loved Sex Education was released on the 21st of September 2023. The season has been an incredible success since its initial release back in 2019. The comedy-drama series follows Otis Milburn, a socially awkward teen who is navigating his way through the complexities of high school. The …

Signature speaks to Jazzy Whipps: Signature recently reached out to Jazzy Whipps, an influencer and National Youth Theatre member who shares her experiences of growing up deaf and learning BSL on Instagram and Youtube. Indeed, it is important for deaf young people to have deaf role models which they can directly relate to and resonate …

World Mental Health Day:   October 10th marks the annual World Mental Health Day, a global initiative that aims to raise awareness about mental health issues. Alongside raising awareness, there is also an advocacy for mental health support and resources. The initiative encourages individuals to seek help when needed and simply lookout for fellow counterparts. …

Climate change directly refers to shifts in weather patterns. As a result of increased human activity associated with fossil fuels, global warming is slowly becoming irreversible. When scientists are discussing climate change in further detail, phrases such as “carbon footprint” often arise in communication. For a long period of time, deaf people including teachers and …

Last week Channel 4 announced the list of contestants who would be competing for the ultimate ‘Star Baker’ on the 14th series of the iconic show. Within the line-up, the Great British Bake Off announced its first Deaf contestant, participation officer, Tasha Stones. Indeed, this is wonderful and hugely important for the deaf community. The …

23rd of September 2023- International Day of Sign Languages:  Over the weekend, The International Day of Sign Languages was celebrated.    The International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated annually across the world on the 23rd of September. The day operates as an occasion to educate people on the importance of learning sign languages as …

Thursday 21st September:  The theme for day 4 of International Week of Deaf People highlights- Putting Deaf People on the Agenda.  On this day, the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) calls upon national governments, international institutions, research centres and policymaking bodies to centre deaf people in their work.     Article 24 of the Convention …

Wednesday 20th September 2023:  The theme for day 3 of International Week of Deaf people sets its focus on the notion- Realising “Nothing Without Us”. The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) wants to emphasise the importance of highlighting your collaboration with deaf communities across the globe.     The Committee on the Rights of Persons …

Tuesday 19th September 2023  The theme for day 2 of International Week of Deaf People is centred on Building Capacity Across The Globe.   Despite efforts to maximise equal opportunities for deaf people, there are still unfortunately millions of deaf individuals who lack access to basic human rights. In order to minimise the gap between …

18th September 2023:  The theme for day 1 of International Week of Deaf People concerns the Declaration on the Rights of Deaf Children.   The Declaration on the Rights of Deaf Children was approved by members at the July 2023 World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) XXI General Assembly which was held in South Korea. …