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UKCoD Conference & AGM 4th November

Fair exchange: developments in telecommunication for people who are deaf or have a hearing loss UK Council on Deafness are holding a conference that will celebrate the advances that have been made in advanced telephony services and help us learn more about what needs to be done next. The morning session will be opened by […]

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Growing support for statement of common purpose

The number of signatories to the statement of common purpose on deafness and hearing loss has increased to 75. The list now includes a local authority, Manchester City Council, and organisations from all parts of the UK. The steering group that will oversee work to achieve the mission of the statement met for the first time […]

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Lack of understanding about the cost of communication support

Access to Work says communication professionals are too expensive. This oversimplifies the situation of a complex marketplace and a highly trained profession. The average freelance earnings of a sign language interpreter are around £25-30,000 a year, with an average hourly rate of £30. For a part time, freelance, highly qualified profession, that’s not unreasonable. In […]

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