Communication
Practical advice on communicating effectively with deaf people in various settings. Topics include workplace signing, public services, emotional expression and different communication methods.
Holidays with a Difference: Signed Cruises
Deaf and hard of hearing travellers can enjoy cruises with signed tours and activities, making holidays accessible and stress-free.
How Much Do Courts Spend on Sign Language
UK courts spend thousands on sign language interpreters to ensure deaf people can fully participate in legal proceedings.
How to Communicate with Deaf People
Communicating with deaf people is easier than most think, here's what actually works, from sign language to texting and lip reading.
How to Convey Emotion
Sign language conveys emotion through body language and facial expressions, not voice like spoken languages do.
Lip Reading
Lip reading helps deaf people follow conversations, but it has real limits like unclear mouth movements and letters that look identical.
My Signing Experiences as a Deaf Person: A Case Study
A deaf woman shares her everyday experiences navigating shops, communication barriers and people's reactions to sign language.
Nicaraguan Sign Language Created by Children
Deaf Nicaraguan children created their own sign language without formal instruction, showing how language evolves naturally.
Prisons' Use of Sign Language
Prisons use sign language both to support deaf inmates and for gangs to hide illegal activity from guards.
Sign Language Among Scuba Divers
Scuba divers rely on hand signals to communicate underwater safety alerts and respond to emergencies when speaking isn't possible.
Sign Language and Public Services
How sign language interpreters and technology help deaf people access public services like the NHS and courts.
Sign Language in Religious Communities
Monks and nuns use sign language differently than deaf communities do, adapted to support their vows of silence.
Sign Language in the Workplace
How employers can support deaf and hard of hearing workers through practical accommodations and equal opportunity policies.
Story Telling in Sign Language
Sign language storytellers combine gesture, expression and metaphor to create rich narratives, and now a Scottish award recognizes their innovative work.
The American Sign Language Bill and Its Repercussions
Virginia's new law gives American Sign Language equal status with foreign languages in schools, potentially reshaping how other states treat deaf communication.
Use of Sign Language in the Police Force
Police officers who learn sign language can better help deaf people during emergency calls and investigations.
Use of Signs in Hearing Communities
Hearing people use signs and gestures to communicate far more often than they realize, from simple nods to complex facial expressions.
Using Sign Language for Work
Sign language skills can open up workplace opportunities from interpreting to roles where it's a useful addition to your job.
Using the Internet to Learn Sign Language
The internet now makes it possible to learn sign language online through videos and graphics, removing barriers that once required in-person classes.
Written Forms of Sign Language
Sign language is visual and three-dimensional, so writing it down is complex, but systems exist to represent it on paper.