Case Studies

Explore inspiring stories of deaf and hard of hearing individuals making significant contributions. These case studies celebrate achievements and demonstrate the capabilities within the signed language community.

John Smith: UK's Only Deaf Comedian

It can be hard for people unfamiliar with sign language to understand how there could be a distinct type of comedy which utilises the language. But there is,...

Playing Sport With a Deaf Person: A Case Study

Although the Paralympics’ development in recent years means that sport for disabled people is now a prestigious undertaking, for deaf people, many choose t...

Working With Deaf Students: A Case Study

John, 22, is a learning support assistant in a further education college. His job involves assisting all kinds of students with basic literacy and numeracy,...