Milton Keynes Gallery requested our advice regarding the extension to the building. MK Gallery wanted to improve the accessibility and inclusion of deaf and hard of hearing visitors to the building. Below is an outline of the advice and information that we gave to support MK Gallery’s accessibility and inclusion process. Deafness and hearing loss […]
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We answer some of the most frequently asked questions about sign language: 1. What is BSL? British Sign Language (BSL) is the official sign language used in the UK. It is a visual-gestural language used mainly by people who are profoundly deaf or have severe hearing loss. There are no confirmed figures for the number
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This page lists local, reliable and competent fully qualified Milton Keynes based BSL interpreters who work in and around the East of England. British Sign Language (BSL) is one of the official languages in the UK. According to Gov.uk, there are 11 million people who are deaf or hard of hearing and the number is
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Hearing loss may not have been something that you wanted (or needed) to address, until now. The great thing about the web is you can find pretty much anything online, including online hearing tests. COVID-19 has transformed how we work and connect with friends and family. Many of us are now working from home and
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The art of communication is a tricky skill to navigate. You need to be able to give enough information to be understood. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. We make assumptions about our communication skills and the ability of others to understand. Communication is ‘the act of conveying information’ yet many people are unclear how
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How society defines deafness is important because the description defines a deaf person’s social identity and impacts their ability to access the world around them. There are different viewpoints to explain ‘deafness’ – one view defines a person by their (in)ability to hear, the other by a person’s inability to access the world around them.
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Current estimates indicate that around 6 million people experience tinnitus in the UK. We take a look at the latest treatments available and offer tips on how to manage your tinnitus. What is Tinnitus? The condition is described as sounds you hear in the ears, that are not made externally. The type of sound you
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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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