Deaf/HOH

We recently caught up Deaf artist, Zoe Milner, to discuss the role that British Sign Language (BSL) has played in her life.

A greater awareness and heightened understanding needs to be raised about the challenges that the Deaf community faces when accessing communication in person and online.

International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) raises awareness of recognising the importance of the beautiful language and celebrates the different national sign languages around the world that unites the Deaf community.

Technology is an important aspect that plays a vital role in building inclusive online communities. 

Welcome to the first edition of our accessibility newsletter. In this feature we’ll be focusing on what you can do to help your Deaf community both online and face-to-face.

Our BSL Translator, Simon, answers questions about being Deaf and gives his view on certain issues around Deaf access.

Simon explains a day in his life and the barriers he faces; his trip to the shops, his barriers with supermarket staff, and finally meeting someone who he can communicate with in his own language.

Last month, the HeX Productions team organised a D/deaf awareness training course in conjunction with Director of ablemedia and Deaf Awareness Trainer/British Sign Language translator, Memnos Costi.