Complaint to BBC
Wrote a complaint to BBC. This lack of regard can’t go on. I wish to make my feeling known that I am thoroughly disappointed to see no sign language provision for such an important event.… Read More »Complaint to BBC
Holby City
Hello…..hellooooooo *echoes bounced off the empty auditorium*. I won’t be surprised if no-one here to read this. I haven’t flexed my writing skills for a long time which, since I last wrote, have been mainly… Read More »Holby City
Save Deaf Children’s futures – A call to action
A MESSAGE FROM BDA CHIEF EXECUTIVE, DAVID BUXTON Dear members, supporters and friends PLEASE SIGN THE E-PETITION -SUPPORTING THE “DEAF CHILDREN FUTURES” CAMPAIGN We have been asked by Susan Daniels, CEO of the NDCS to… Read More »Save Deaf Children’s futures – A call to action
Youth Contract – The reply
Remember when I fired off a letter to my local MP about my concern of the Youth Contract? I got this letter from my local MP. Chris Williamson (Labour), who have been busy following this… Read More »Youth Contract – The reply
Google Play – subtitles/captions on films
I queried Google Play about making their films database searchable for captions/subtitles. This is their response. Thank you very much for contacting me this evening. Currently, closed captioning is available on a portion of our… Read More »Google Play – subtitles/captions on films
Using Captcha on epetitions.direct.gov.uk
Recently, I complained to the Government’s epetitions about the use of Captcha and whether it was necessary especially when we are providing our home address. I brought this up as I am aware that Captcha… Read More »Using Captcha on epetitions.direct.gov.uk
Youth Contract – my letter to my local MP
Dear Chris Williamson (Derby Labour MP), I am writing to you to express my concerns regarding the eligibility of the new Youth Contract, as announced this week by Nick Clegg.… Read More »Youth Contract – my letter to my local MP
In employment, are deaf people at bottom of pecking order
This is my recent contribution I made for the Limping Chicken website. Hello! I’m Tony Barlow, an employment consultant with 10 years experience of working in employment for deaf people. My goal in writing for Limping Chicken… Read More »In employment, are deaf people at bottom of pecking order
Derby City Council’s decision on Communication Unlimited provision
[originated from Derby City Council website via Derby Deaf newsgroups – however I could not find the source] Organisation & Current Funding Value Communication Unlimited £36,021 Service Description Provides subsidised British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation… Read More »Derby City Council’s decision on Communication Unlimited provision
A reply from Press Complaints Commission
Dear Mr and Ms Barlow Many thanks for your email. Under the terms of Clause 12 (i) (Discrimination) of the Editors’ Code of Practice, “The press must avoid prejudicial or pejorative reference to an individual’s… Read More »A reply from Press Complaints Commission