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3 March 2018: World Hearing Day
On World Hearing Day 2018, WHO will draw attention towards the anticipated rise in the number of people with hearing loss across the world with the theme “Hear the future”. The key messages for this event will highlight the: expected rise in prevalence of hearing loss globally over the coming years (based on statistical projections); […]
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– Telecommunication and Broadcasting Conference Update Tomorrow we will be at our Annual Conference hosted by BT, where we will give an update on accessibility in Telecommunications and Broadcasting covering Telephone Relay service, Video on Demand and Live Broadcasting including developments in Subtitling and Clear Speech. Jim Fitzpatrick MP, Chair of the APPG on […]
Read MoreEnjoy getting up to date at BT Tower….
Enhancing Deaf Access – Telecommunication and Broadcasting Conference Update Thursday, 16th November at BT Tower An opportunity not to be missed! Get up to date, hear about the latest upcoming developments Enhancing Deaf Access – Telecommunication and Broadcasting, enjoy networking and the included buffet lunch in the exclusive revolving restaurant at the top of the BT […]
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Enhancing Deaf Access – Telecommunication and Broadcasting Conference Update Thursday, 16th November 2017, at BT Tower, London 09:30am until 5:00pm (Registration 9:00am) On the 16th November 2017 we are bringing together a selection of Telecommunication and Broadcasting leaders to join other experts in the field at the Enhancing Deaf Access Conference at BT Tower, London. […]
Read MoreUKCoD Conference Update
UKCoD will be holding its annual conference on 16 November at BT Tower, London. The theme this year will be an update on accessibility in Telecommunications and Broadcasting. The three main sections of the conference will cover Telephone Relay service; Video on Demand; and Live Broadcasting including developments in Subtitling and Clear Speech. There will be […]
Read MoreThe outcome of Common Purpose Conference
Press Release – 4 November 2016 Craig Crowley MBE, chief executive of Action Deafness, was appointed chair of the UK Council on Deafness at its AGM on 2 November. Craig succeeds Jim Edwards, who took up the position in 2010. The AGM was part of the Council’s annual conference, which this year celebrated the power […]
Read More30 June Parliamentary debate on deafness and hearing loss
The APPG on Deafness, chaired by Jim Fitzpatrick MP, has secured a 90 minute debate on deafness and hearing loss in Westminster Hall at 3pm on Thursday 30 June. Please tell the MPs you know about the debate, and encourage them to attend and speak. This is a great opportunity for us to make sure the government […]
Read MoreWorld Hearing Day, 3rd March
Teeth checked! Eyes Checked. What about your hearing? Professional hearing care makes you both healthier and smarter. Maybe it’s time to get your hearing checked. Get a free hearing test on March 3 . On WHO World Hearing Day, March 3, you can in many European countries get a free hearing test by visiting […]
Read MoreSummary and outcomes of telecoms conference
On 4 November 2015 the UK Council on Deafness hosted the conference ‘Fair exchange: developments in telecommunication for people who are deaf or have a hearing loss’. The aim of the conference was to celebrate the advances that had been made in advanced telephony services, including video relay services (VRS); and learn more about what […]
Read MoreAnnual conference
Fair exchange: developments in telecommunication We 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 the Minister for Disabled People, Justin Tomlinson MP. Deaf and deafblind people, Ofcom and […]
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