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Action Deafness
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UK Deaf-led charity since 1897. Specialist services empowering Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing Communities
Services: Care | Interpreting | Hubs | SignTranslate | Learning | Employment
#DeafCommunity #BSL #DeafAwareness #Deaf
🔗 www.actiondeafness.org.uk
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Action Deafness @actiondeafness.bsky.social · Aug 6
Through our specialist services, we support #Deaf, #Deafblind, #HardOfHearing, and people with #SightLoss across the UK.
From communication support, to tailored care and support services, to local Hubs, we're here to empower and build stronger communities.
#DeafSupport #DeafCommunity #ActionDeafness
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Our NEW Website is live!
www.actiondeafness.org.uk
Created with our mission to improve access and empower #Deaf, #Deafblind and #HardOfHearing communities.
Fresh look | Easier navigation | Packed with resources
Discover Action Deafness Services today
Website created by CWS
#Website #DeafCommunity
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November 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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We are pleased to announce that Wales Council for Deaf People (WCDP) will join with Action Deafness.
From 3 Nov 2025, WCDP will become: Byddardod Ymlaen Cymru / Action Deafness Cymru.
“New Chapter, Same Heart – Building Deaf Futures in Wales.”
www.actiondeafness.org.uk/news
#Cymru #Wales
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October 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Mae'n bleser gennym gyhoeddi y bydd Cyngor Cymru i Bobl Fyddar (WCDP) ac Action Deafness yn cwblhau eu cyfuniad ffurfiol ar 31ain Hydref 2025. Mae hyn yn dilyn cyfnod o gydweithrediad clos a chynllunio ar y cyd.
O 3ydd Tachwedd 2025, bydd WCDP yn newid yn swyddogol i fod yn: Byddardod Ymlaen Cymru
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October 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Meet the stallholders of #OxfordDeafFestival
📅 26-27 September 2025 🎟️ Daytime entry FREE
📍Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, #Oxford, OX1 1DE
🟡 Friday 11am-5pm: Designed for schools and colleges, but open to all
🟢 Saturday 11am-5pm: A fun day for all - Everyone welcome!
🎟️ Tickets: shorturl.at/Q7aeT
Action Deafness logo | Oxford Deaf Festival logo STALLS List of stallholders
September 25, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Happening today! Last chance to register 👇

#Webinar #AccessibleWebinar #Leadership #LeadershipWebinar
actiondeafness.bsky.social Action Deafness @actiondeafness.bsky.social · Sep 19
Exclusive webinar! 🌟
📽️🎬 UK Deaf Leadership Summit with William Mager - #Deaf producer of BBC's Reunion.
🗓️ Thu 25 Sep 🕐 1pm BST Zoom
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
👐 Fully accessible - captioning, sign language interpreting, voiceover
#UKDeafLeadershipSummit #BSL #BBCReunion #Leadership
Poster for the UK Deaf Leadership Summit webinar on 25 Sept 2025 at 1 PM GMT via Zoom, featuring William Mager. Hosted by Action Deafness and D&H Trailblazers.
September 25, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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Come along and visit our team at #OxfordDeafFestival this Friday!

Our experts will be onsite, helping to inspire young people to enter an exciting career in the digital industry. Secure your free ticket: zurl.co/YHjeo

#IWDP #IDSL #Education #Deaf #A11y @actiondeafness.bsky.social
Oxford Deaf Festival (26 - 27 September 2025) at Oxford Town Hall. Visit our workshop & stall on Friday 26 September to learn more about exciting careers in the digital world along with live demos on How to create a WordPress website, Assistive technologies, Creation of green screen captions, Interactive VR empathy lab experiences. Workshops are running between 11:30-12:30, 13:00-14:00, 14:00-15:00, and a parent Q&A session at 15:00-16:00.
September 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Exclusive webinar! 🌟
📽️🎬 UK Deaf Leadership Summit with William Mager - #Deaf producer of BBC's Reunion.
🗓️ Thu 25 Sep 🕐 1pm BST Zoom
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
👐 Fully accessible - captioning, sign language interpreting, voiceover
#UKDeafLeadershipSummit #BSL #BBCReunion #Leadership
Poster for the UK Deaf Leadership Summit webinar on 25 Sept 2025 at 1 PM GMT via Zoom, featuring William Mager. Hosted by Action Deafness and D&H Trailblazers.
September 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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HeX is attending the #OxfordDeafFestival!

We are holding a stall and putting on inspiring workshops, giving students an insight into different digital careers and providing some great learning opportunities.

Get your free ticket here: zurl.co/MTICI

#Deaf #Education @actiondeafness.bsky.social
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September 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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🎉 Action Deafness presents #OxfordDeafFestival
📅 26-27 September 📍Oxford Town Hall
👐 Join us for an incredible celebration of #Deaf culture and community! Exhibitions, stalls, socialising, entertainment- Everyone's welcome! ✨
Tickets: oxforddeaffestival2025.eventbrite.co.uk
#Oxford #OxfordEvents
Action Deafness logo | Oxford Deaf Festival | 26-27 Sept 2025 | Oxford Town Hall
September 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Our CEO Craig Crowley, as co-chair of the BSL Advisory Board, gave evidence at the UK Parliament’s Women & Equalities Committee with Dr Jo Atkinson-Hearn and Rebecca Mansell, CEO of the BDA.
🔗 parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

#BSL #DeafLed #DeafLeadership #BSLAct

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Craig Crowley, CEO of Action Deafness and co-chair of BSL Advisory Board presents at the UK Parliament's Women and Equalities Committee. Joined by fellow Board member Dr Jo Atkinson-Hearn and Rebecca Mansell, CEO of the British Deaf Association (BDA).
September 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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✨ New roles just in!
We’re looking for passionate people to join us. If you're ready for a fresh start or a new challenge, take a look and apply today! 👉 actiondeafness.org.uk/jobs/
#JobVacancies #JobAdvert #Jobs #DeafJobs #Careers #JobOpportunity #Loughborough #HybridJobs #Hertfordshire #Hartlepool
Job ad from Action Deafness, a deaf-led charity, listing open roles including Digital Transformation Manager (home-based), Enablement Officer (Hartlepool), Finance Administrator (Loughborough), Intervenors (Hertfordshire), Specialist Support Workers and Communicator Guides (various locations). Apply via their website.
September 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Looking for #BSL #Interpreter, lipspeaker, or other communication support? For meetings, events, training, medical, ATW & more. Remote or face-to-face, one-off or ongoing.
📝 bit.ly/4kiWE7z
📧 [email protected]
📞 0116 2533212 | 07947714040 (24/7)
#BritishSignLanguage #Deaf
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August 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Looking for #BSL #Interpreter, lipspeaker, or other communication support? For meetings, events, training, medical, ATW and more. Remote or face-to-face, one-off or ongoing:
📝 bit.ly/4kiWE7z
📧 [email protected]
📞 0116 2533212 | Urgent 24/7: 07947714040
#BritishSignLanguage #Deaf
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August 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Through our specialist services, we support #Deaf, #Deafblind, #HardOfHearing, and people with #SightLoss across the UK.
From communication support, to tailored care and support services, to local Hubs, we're here to empower and build stronger communities.
#DeafSupport #DeafCommunity #ActionDeafness
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August 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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👋 Welcome to Action Deafness' official Bluesky page!
We’re a UK Deaf-led charity, proudly supporting #Deaf, #Deafblind, #HardofHearing, and people with #SightLoss nationwide since 1897.
Follow us for updates, events, community stories and more!
#DeafCommunity #Inclusion #ActionDeafness #BlueskyIntro
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August 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM