Mary Ann Payonk – her story on acquired deafness

As Deaf Awareness Week 2020 comes to an end and as proud sponsors of the campaign being led by United Kingdom Council on deafness UKCOD, we are delighted to have our friend and long-time BIVR advocate Mary Ann Payonk share with us her experience of acquired deafness. Mary Ann is a realtime stenographer from the United […]

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Inspiration during Deaf Awareness Week

“I don’t know where to start with the difference tennis has made to my life!” – GB Deaf Tennis Player Phoebe Suthers This weekend GB deaf tennis star Phoebe Suthers from Yorkshire should have been flying to Slovenia in a bid to try and retain the women’s singles and doubles titles she won at the […]

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180 new GPs in the SignLive Community Directory

We are thrilled to announce that we have 3 new partnerships that cover 180 GP surgeries in the Sussex area. Brighton and Hove CCG, East Sussex CCG and West Sussex CCG are now live in the Community Directory. This means that deaf patients can now call their GP free of charge in these areas. For SignLive users logging in […]

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Thanks to our sponsors of #DAW2020

Our second day of Deaf Awareness Week 2020, do continue to share your stories using #DAW2020! Sponsors:

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Action Deafness Launches New Brochure for Equipment Services

– Action Digital Direct To order your copy of the brochure, please contact equipment@actiondeafness.org.uk <

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JDA raises awareness

During Deaf Awareness Week, JDA is raising awareness of all the support JDA are providing during this time of isolation, and to share tips for ensuring inclusion and access for people with hearing loss. @JDAdeaf This article shows the absolutely vital work we’re doing to keep people informed, safe and connected during this critical time. […]

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Deaf Awareness Week is here!

Many people across the country will be celebrating Deaf Awareness Week from today. Share your stories and events ensuring your event # is displayed for others to see together with the #DAW2020!  With events mostly on-line using social media, there is a huge opportunity for many to see what people are doing. So do join […]

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Proud sponsor of #DAW2020

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Deaf Awareness Week is here!

#DAW2020 Many people across the country will be celebrating Deaf Awareness Week from today. Share your stories and events ensuring your event # is displayed for others to see together with the #DAW2020!  With events mostly on-line using social media, there is a huge opportunity for many to see what people are doing. So do […]

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