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Delay in start of sign language GCSE is a disgrace, says NDCS, amid further holdups.

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Delay in start of sign language GCSE is a 'disgrace'

The National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS), which has been campaigning for the GCSE for over a decade, says "there's no reason" why the qualification should not be available now.

news.sky.com

February 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Joshua Sullivan

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This article is about the shooting in Danville, Kentucky, that took the life of a Deaf person, Cody Downey, by the Danville Police Department in Kentucky.

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Police shot a Deaf Kentuckian | JoshiesWorld

This article is about the shooting in Danville, Kentucky, that took the life of a Deaf person, Cody Downey, by the Danville Police Department in Kentucky.

www.joshiesworld.com

January 23, 2026 at 10:53 PM

Interpreters of colour network

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www.disabilitynewsservice.com/minister-adm...

What people have long suspected.
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Minister admits signing off on order that led to widespread cuts to Access to Work

The disability minister has admitted signing off on orders that have led to widespread cuts to disabled people’s Access to Work support packages since Labour came to power. Disabled campaigners hav…

www.disabilitynewsservice.com

October 6, 2025 at 7:27 AM

Tive

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February 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM

Lipspeaker UK

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Limping Chicken has partnered with Toy Like Me to find 70 new photos of deaf people with their jobs, for a new game called #SeeItBeIt for deaf children

Could you be part of this exciting initiative? Head over to limpingchicken.com to find out how 👏🏻

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Promotional image for a children’s game. The background is a turquoise colour and there are three illustrated children looking up to a speech bubble with the words ‘See It Be It’ inside.

January 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM

Association Of Lipspeakers - Est. 1992

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We are excited to see Tim's article featured on #deafnews Limping Chicken's news site. We are also honoured to have #TimReedy @elitelipreader.bsky.social as one of our ambassadors. You/Tim, truly excel at promoting the visibility of both lipreaders & lipspeakers, thank you! #SpokenWordsMadeVisible