Tech and tea sessions were created after consultation with MK Deaf Zone members. Lots of members explained that they did not feel confident accessing information on the internet, setting up communication services (email, NGT, Skype) and needed help with set up and practice using the different services. Access Ambassadors received funding from Tesco Bags for Help to […]
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Your right to reasonable adjustments The Equality Act 2010 protects you from discrimination. You have a right to ‘reasonable adjustments’ if it is too difficult for you to access services, activities or work opportunities. If you are Deaf and use BSL, a reasonable adjustment might include providing a BSL interpreter. Important: If a business is
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Finding a job can be hard especially if you have never worked before or if you have not worked for a long time. Here are some tips to help you find a job: Prepare a basic CV: A CV is like your ‘life story’. It explains your history and helps employers understand who you are.
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Your child may be the first person with hearing loss that you have encountered, or you may have had an older relative such as a grandparent who lost their hearing. Whatever the circumstances, experiencing it with your child can be a daunting and even frightening experience but it doesn’t have to be. The most important
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