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Longitudinal Transition Study, funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust

The University of Birmingham has published the results of a Longitudinal Transition Study, funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, following the…

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Loop Systems

Today’s guest blog comes from our Engagement Officer, Andrew Barnes, who has reviewed some loop systems that are available now…

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The Ultimate Guide to Hearing Loss Causes and Prevention

We’d like to thank Lily Scott from Digital Advocates for getting in touch and asking us to share this article…

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Tips for social workers on implementing the Care Act for deafblind people

Sue Brown outlines some challenges for local authorities and practitioners ahead of the Care Act’s introduction in April. By Sue…

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What do Vision Rehabilitation Workers do?

Going blind is frequently rated as the health condition that people fear above all others. The Royal National Institute of…

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New Rough Guide to Accessible Britain

Motability have developed a new guide to accessible Britain Packed with over 180 reviews of accessible and inspiring days out,…

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6 Simple Ways To Check If Your Headphones Are Too Loud

This article was originally posted on Headphonesty. Thank you for your kind permission to share this on our site. You…

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Technology and Me by Molly Watt

“I cannot imagine my life without technology,” says Molly Watt, a Deafblind UK member, Accessibility and Usability Consultant and social media…

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Deafblind UK gives Jennifer hope

Jennifer served in the Women’s Air Force before working as a shorthand typist for many years. Seven years ago, she…

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Deafblind UK helps Laing O’Rourke to maximize workers’ wellbeing

National sight and hearing loss charity, Deafblind UK is working with the largest privately owned construction company in the UK,…

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Accessibility at Stonehenge

Stonehenge dates back to 3000BC and is the best-known pre-historic monument in Europe, providing a fascinating insight into our Neolithic…

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Annabelle’s top London Marathon Tips

Thinking of running the London Marathon for Deafblind UK? Here are some top tips from previous runner, Annabelle: Get a…

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