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UK

Theatre's role models for deaf children: 'they need to think anything is possible' - The Guardian
Yes, I'm deaf. But that doesn't always mean I can't hear what you're saying about me - The Independent
Deaf Awareness Week: the stats, signs and stigma - ITV News
Deaf entrepreneurs launch eco-friendly retreat for hearing and non-hearing guests - The Independent
The profoundly deaf girl who found her voice after brain surgery - BBC News
Deaf Awareness Week: 'You don't look deaf...' - ITV News
Deaf actor steps in for hearing one at Royal Shakespeare Company production in theatrical first - The Telegraph
Hundreds walk for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People at Ickworth Park - Bury Free Press

World

Theatre's role models for deaf children: 'they need to think anything is possible' - The Guardian
Hundreds walk for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People at Ickworth Park - Bury Free Press
Deaf entrepreneurs launch eco-friendly retreat for hearing and non-hearing guests - The Independent
Deaf Awareness Week: the stats, signs and stigma - ITV News
The profoundly deaf girl who found her voice after brain surgery - BBC News
Deaf Baby Gets Hearing Aids and Hears Mom's Voice for the First Time - Yahoo News
Deaf children across England able to HEAR again thanks to new NHS op - Express
The Society on Netflix: Is Sean Berdy deaf? - Express

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UK Sport

It's Deaf Awareness Week and here's what you can do to help deaf children - Plymouth Live
'I will not move just to make the Irish Government's job easier' - The Irish Times
Thanet community news: Forest school, sports fund day, beard shave, art show, Town Shed and deaf children's footie team - The Isle of Thanet News
Lymm schoolgirl designs bike helmet so deaf people can stay safe - Warrington Guardian
BBC Devon & Cornwall Live: 08 May - BBC News
'Womb shaming' barista tries to confiscate pregnant customer's coffee - Yahoo Sports
'People get judged' - meet Britain's only deaf full-time football coach - The Guardian
Reece Cattermole: UK's only deaf professional boxer on overcoming obstacles - BBC Sport

World Sport

Deaf sport team to be part of 2019 Arnold Classic Africa | The Star - Independent Online
'I will not move just to make the Irish Government's job easier' - The Irish Times
Dear Dychey: Wild rants from the boss have left my ears ringing - Paddy Power News
Deaf umpire has been on the job in NJ for years, but first he had to prove skeptics wrong - NorthJersey.com
Iowa soccer player overcomes deafness, plans to play in college - WQAD Moline
Rochester Red Wings' Deaf Culture Day featured on ESPN's 'SportsCenter' - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Maqbali wants to score at Deaflympics football - Gulf News
Norwalk Silent Soccer Player Not Defined By Deafness - WGNO New Orleans

Technology

Scientists create mind-controlled hearing aid - The Guardian
We deaf people have been making ourselves heard . . . loudly - The Irish Times
The profoundly deaf girl who found her voice after brain surgery - BBC News
Deaf Awareness Week: How tech companies want to make the world more accessible for deaf people - Evening Standard
Hearing Loss: The Challenges of Hearing Loss and Advances in Hearing Technology & Solutions - Maine Public
More than half of adults don't feel confident talking to deaf people, survey finds - Ekklesia
Deaf woman settles alleged disability discrimination case against bank - ITV News
Deaf children feel lonely and isolated, says charity - Nursery World

Organisations

RAD - The Royal Association for Deaf people
RNID - The Royal National Institute for Deaf People
BDA - British Deaf Association
SIGNATURE (Formerly CACDP) Excellence in Communication with Deaf People
NDCS - The National Deaf Children's Society
FDP - World Federation of Deaf People
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People Training Centre
Hearing Link - wide charity for people with hearing loss, their families and friends
UKCOD - UK Council on Deafness
Type Talk - RNID BT Type Talk

Education

Dr Naomi Malone is uncovering a silent history of deafness in NSW - Women's Agenda
Tributes paid to globetrotting teacher of the deaf and pioneer of her field - Ledbury Reporter
Deaf Awareness 'Dress in Decibels' - Derry Journal
Meet the pensioner helping others to lip-read - Romsey Advertiser
Good result for Royal School for the Deaf - Derbyshire Live
Deaf Awareness Week: 'BSL should be taught in all schools' - Harwich and Manningtree Standard
Knotty Ash School & Deaf Resource Base go viral performing 'You'll Never Walk Alone' - The Guide Liverpool
What it really feels like growing up deaf - Belfast Telegraph

Business

Deaf entrepreneurs launch eco-friendly retreat for hearing and non-hearing guests - The Independent
Theatre's role models for deaf children: 'they need to think anything is possible' - The Guardian
These deaf entrepreneurs are launching a tiny house vacation spot. They hope their hearing visitors leave enlightened. - The Washington Post
Starbucks In China Employs Baristas, Staff With Sign Language Skills - Business Times
Shortlist Revealed for Wales' Most Deaf Friendly Organisation Awards - Business News Wales
Starbucks opens first store with sign language capability in China - China.org.cn
Manchester audiologists marks Deaf Awareness Week - Business Up North
These people are vying to be named Derbyshire's entrepreneur of the year - Derbyshire Live

Health

The profoundly deaf girl who found her voice after brain surgery - BBC News
Bristol women's charity opens webchat for vulnerable deaf women - BBC News
Deaf Awareness 'Dress in Decibels' - Derry Journal
Shortlist Revealed for Wales' Most Deaf Friendly Organisation Awards - Business News Wales
Deaf children across England able to HEAR again thanks to new NHS op - Express
We deaf people have been making ourselves heard . . . loudly - The Irish Times
Manchester audiologists marks Deaf Awareness Week - Business Up North
Family who faced deportation from Australia because of deaf son granted permanent residency - The Guardian

More Organisations

Defeating Deafness - The UK's only national medical research charity for hearing impaired people
Deafsign - The No1 resource for deafness and sign language
City Lit Deaf Centre- Training Centre and College for Deaf Tutors and Students
British Deaf History Society - Archives about Deaf History
deafPLUS - Breakthrough
Sense - UK Deafblind Charity
Shape- Disabled & Deaf people and the Arts
British Society for Mental Health & Deafness - promoting healthy deaf minds
Deaf Parenting UK
Sign Health - Improve healthcare and achieve equal access for deaf people

Science

Scientists create mind-controlled hearing aid - The Guardian
"I interpret for the Deaf and the Hearing": A Profile on the Deaf community at UConn - UConn Daily Campus
Dr Elaine Saunders leads the charge for digital health and innovation at Swinburne - Swinburne University of Technology
Personal Amplification Devices Market Latest Advancements, Developments and Future Scope 2019 to 2025 - Worldwide Market
NTID provides groundwork for grads moving on to doctoral degree programs - RIT University News Services
Class of 2019: As a 'CODA,' Kim Built Bridges for UVA's Deaf Community - UVA Today
Defying the odds - City, University of London
Hearing Amplifiers Market Detail Analysis Focusing On Application, Types And Regional Outlook - Market Industry Reports

Arts

Deaf visual artist helping MSDB students create piece for Urban Art Project - KPAX-TV
Deafblind UK street art mural Shoreditch London | Latest Hackney Entertainment News - Hackney Gazette
ITV Creative mark Deaf Awareness Week with BSL Ident and a drive to subtitle promos - ITV News
Bristol Old Vic Champions D/deaf Artists With Two Brand-new Pieces Of Theatre This May - Broadway World
Yes, I'm deaf. But that doesn't always mean I can't hear what you're saying about me - The Independent
Sensory mural unveiled in Shoreditch by Deafblind UK | Heritage - East London Advertiser
Deaf visual artist helps MSDB students create piece for Urban Art Project - KTVQ Billings News
Autism-friendly performances are an art - Nick Ward - The Scotsman

England

Deaf Awareness Week: the stats, signs and stigma - ITV News
The profoundly deaf girl who found her voice after brain surgery - BBC News
Deaf children across England able to HEAR again thanks to new NHS op - Express
Bristol women's charity opens webchat for vulnerable deaf women - BBC News
Deaf actor steps in for hearing one at Royal Shakespeare Company production in theatrical first - The Telegraph
News - Deaf children to get 'life-changing' surgery - OnMedica
Deafness didn't stop me passing my driver's test, ignorance did - Metro.co.uk
'I will not move just to make the Irish Government's job easier' - The Irish Times

Discussion Groups

Defeating Deafness - The UK's only national medical research charity for hearing impaired people
Deaf-Uk
DeafMail
Action on Hearing Loss - Forum
Deaf Forum
Hearing Aids are Cool
Deaf Chat

Scotland

Theatre's role models for deaf children: 'they need to think anything is possible' - The Guardian
Greater consistency needed for vulnerable accused people - Law Society of Scotland
North-east residents urged to take donut challenge to raise cash for deafness charity - Aberdeen Evening Express
Autism-friendly performances are an art - Nick Ward - The Scotsman
Hearing Forces service call - Midlothian View
ARTS NEWS: Summerhall reveal Festival programme, indigenous artists shows from Canada, BBC SSO celebrate Beethoven - HeraldScotland
Catherine McKinnell MP: British Sign Language users must be able to access the healthcare they need - PoliticsHome.com
Tributes paid to globetrotting teacher of the deaf and pioneer of her field - Hereford Times

Wales

Shortlist Revealed for Wales' Most Deaf Friendly Organisation Awards - Business News Wales
Torfaen school holds bake sale for Deaf Children's Society - South Wales Argus
Cyclist fighting for life after crashing into parked bus - Wales Online
Find out why North Wales-based Betsi Cadwaladr is up for an Action on Hearing Loss award - LeaderLive
Deaf Pontypool boy racer podiums in Super One National Kart Championships - South Wales Argus
News from Wales Cardiff organisations shortlisted for Wales' most deaf friendly awards - - News from Wales
Dr Naomi Malone is uncovering a silent history of deafness in NSW - Women's Agenda
Deafness didn't stop me passing my driver's test, ignorance did - Metro.co.uk

N. Ireland

Danske Bank: Deaf woman paid ?2,000 in discrimination case - BBC News
What it really feels like growing up deaf - Belfast Telegraph
Deaf Awareness 'Dress in Decibels' - Derry Journal
Belfast City Council introduce dedicated video sign language service for deaf community - Belfast Live
Young deaf authors and artists display their creativity - Love Belfast
Strabane woman?EUR(TM)s team works like a dream in Belfast Marathon - Love Belfast
Hearing loss 'a barrier to employment', says charity - BBC News
The Co Down woman who believes more than 30 of her job applications were binned because she's deaf - Belfast Telegraph

Theatres / Subtitles

Defeating Deafness - The UK's only national medical research charity for hearing impaired people
DVD Subtitles
StageText
Shapearts Signed Theatre
National Theatre
Drill Hall Theatre
Marlow Theatre
Definitely Theatre
National Theatre of Deaf
3D Derby Deaf Drama
Mime Festival