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2011 Census data on number of BSL users
UKCoD/DAC – project to estimate need, demand and cost of relay services for d/Deaf people in the UK The 2011 Census contained a question on languages which, for the first time, enabled individuals to self-identify as BSL users. The raw data from the Scotland and England and Wales census gives a confusing and contradictory picture […]
Read MoreUKCoD conference Ageing and Deafness
Our latest conference Ageing and Deafness took place at The Resource for London on 16th October. The primary concern for the UKCoD conference Ageing and Deafness – implications for health and social care, was to put hearing loss firmly on the agenda.
Read MoreNDCS Stolen Futures Campaign Update
MPs debate deaf children’s services in Parliament. Following pressure from the NDCS Stolen Futures campaign, Sir Malcolm Bruce brought a motion before the Backbench Business Committee. The committee then granted the request for a debate, which was held on Thursday 17 October. Watch the debate The full transcript from the debate can be found below: […]
Read MoreLive Subtitling – Ofcom Statement
Ofcom have published a statement today setting out their conclusions in relation to the quality of live subtitling. Reporting and the learning should lead to improvements. Measuring the Quality of Live Subtitling Statement – full version pdf
Read MoreSky to trial video relay
Sky have announced a trial of video relay as a way of contacting their accessible customer services team using BSL. The service is available via their accessibility website (http://accessibility.sky.com/contact-us/contact-sky-using-british-sign-language), which in turn links to a remote interpreter. The services is available from 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday, all you need is a webcam. Laura Johnston, from […]
Read MoreHMRC New Pilot Scheme
HMRC are running a pilot to introduce a new service for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impediment. The pilot will run from 2 September 2013 until 31 October 2013 and a new online form is available to request a face to face appointment. HMRC Online Appointment Form Read More>>
Read MoreUKCoD AGM and Ageing with Deafness Conference
Notice has been given to Members of our Annual General Meeting which will be held at 12.30pm on Wednesday 16th October 2013, at The Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA. Our AGM will be part of our Ageing with Deafness Conference this year and will take place during the lunch break. This conference […]
Read MoreDisability Action Alliance
The Disability Action Alliance was set up by the Office for Disability Issues (ODI) and brings together disabled people’s organisations with organisations from the public, voluntary and private sectors, to work in partnership to deliver actions at a national and local level that make a real difference to the lives of disabled people. The Alliance […]
Read MoreRestrictions on the level of support available
Restrictions on the level of support available It seemed there was a change in 2013 in the way Access to Work decided how much financial support a deaf or deafblind person could get for communication support. This change was from providing financial support for whatever interpreting service the person needed; to a £30,000 interpreter salary […]
Read MoreThe Delphi Method
Many individuals and organisations are working to ensure deaf people can access all that modern communications has to offer. Whether it is to stay in touch with friends and family, contact your doctor, engage with Government, or talk to customer services of modern businesses, it is important to have choice and access in when and […]
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