There was a steady increase in deaf representation in the mainstream entertainment industry during 2021. In relation to my own experience in television, I put forward the question - just how well represented are deaf and hard of hearing people in film/television? My name is Mae, I was part of the presenting team for the Cbeebies programme - Magic ...

We are extremely grateful to have been nominated for awards for our work throughout the year. We're ending the year by reflecting on just some of the things we've achieved this year. Through our campaigning work and dedication to supporting our community, we've been honoured to have been nominated for a number of awards. Award nominations and commendations Philip Gerrard ...

Christmas is just days away. It’s a time to gather around the dinner table and share stories from the past year, but it’s often dreaded by deaf and hard of hearing people. ‘Dinner table syndrome’ is a term used by deaf people as they are perpetually left out of conversations that are had at the table. Around 90% of deaf ...

Missed the AGM earlier this month? You can watch it in full below. Our new vision, mission, values and social aims were revealed and we recapped all the wonderful achievements from the last year here at Deaf Action. Our new mission, vision, values and aims are designed to reflect the work that we are doing and to help us to ...

Our Project Coordinator, Tomas, has noticed a sharp increase in people asking about deaf people and their culture ever since deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis appeared as the first deaf contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. She has quickly become a role model, challenging stereotypical norms surrounding deaf people and music. Teaching the nation more about deaf culture has been at the ...

Our festive virtual balloon race is fun for everyone! Get competitive with your friends, family and colleagues, whilst raising money for Deaf Action. Help support our vital services by taking part in our festive virtual balloon race by buying a balloon for £3. How does it work? Buy your balloon before noon on the 15th of December. The balloons launch on ...

An enchanting evening of fundraising and Christmas cheer On Friday 12th November, we delivered some much-needed Christmas cheer at St James Quarter, with their first Christmas light switch on. The enchanting evening took saw Deaf Action’s BSL Choir and Youth Club, alongside Cash 4 Kids, hit the big red button to officially bring Christmas to Edinburgh. Our very own signing ...

The power of silence Rose Ayling-Ellis’s performances on Strictly Come Dancing over recent weeks have been incredible to watch and it’s been even more incredible to see the impact her presence is having towards creating a more inclusive community. Rose’s latest performance on Saturday 13th November included 16 seconds of silence, which stunned audiences and has gone on to significantly ...

Meet Shaurna. She's been a registered interpreter for over 20 years and currently manages Deaf Action's Communication and Interpreting Agency. Shaurna has a wealth of experience in various interpreting scenarios, ranging from GP appointments to job interviews to interpreting at the Scottish Parliament. During the pandemic, most of Shaurna's work shifted online, using Zoom and Microsoft Teams. She is delighted ...