Relay Services – Open Letter Update
Firstly to say, thank you to everyone for signing the letter and all the support since its publication. The letter has produced a lot of interest in the media, see the news report provided. We are grateful for the responses so far, all these show there is a commitment to finding a solution to ensure […]
Read MoreLord Ashley of Stoke
It is with great sadness that UKCoD reports the recent death of Lord Jack Ashley. Lord Ashley was a great champion of causes relating to Deafness and hearing loss and played an active and leading role in advancing Deaf equality and the recognition of BSL and in December 2003 Lord Ashley was given a lifetime achievement […]
Read MoreFrustration on Telephone Relay Campaign…
UKCoD & TAG write to Ed Vaizey to express frustration
Read MoreRoger Hewitt – OfV
Roger Hewitt – Opportunities for Volunteering (OfV) At yesterday’s UKCoD conference on the latest hearing technologies, John Brennan (Director of UKCoD) reminded everyone of the huge contribution that Roger Hewitt had made through managing the Opportunities for Volunteering scheme (OfV). Many organisations throughout the UK that support deaf people have a lot to be grateful […]
Read MoreDisability Employment Support: Fulfilling Potential
This is to let you know that the Government has published a command paper, Disability Employment Support:Fulfilling Potential, which sets out its strategy for specialist disability employment programmes and includes a summary of the responses to the public consultation on the Sayce review. The Written Ministerial Statement
Read MoreRelay Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Encourage your MP to sign the RELAY SERVICES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING – EDM – details can be found here www.parliament.uk – Primary sponsor Malcolm Bruce MP
Read MoreParliamentary Report
Take a read through our latest Parliamentary Report. Week ending 13 January 2012 Parliamentary Report
Read MoreSymposium on BSL
Doubtless by now, there are people saying: “why do we need a BSL Strategy and Alliance and what’s the point of having a symposium on BSL?” The charity sector is likely to face a meltdown in the next three years. There is no doubt that the austerity measures will bite much harder in the coming […]
Read MoreAdult Hearing Services AQP Info Day……
If you are a Member of UK Council on Deafness and would like to attend the Adult Hearing Services AQP Information Day, please email Clare Long at c.long@deafcouncil.org.uk to register your interest. Places will be on a first come first serve basis and are limited! NB – The session is about adult audiology services and will not […]
Read MoreJeremy Moore calls for contributions from deaf and disabled people…..
Speaking at the UK Council on Deafness conference, ODI Director Jeremy Moore called for contributions from deaf and disabled people from all walks of life to shape the new cross-Government Disability Strategy. To read ODI Director Jeremy Moore’s speech at the UK Council on Deafness conference visit http://odi.dwp.gov.uk/about-the-odi/jeremy-moore-UK-cod-speech.php Click to view the Fulfilling Potential discussion document […]
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