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
Deaf-related
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
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
My letter to the Press Complaints Commission
Good evening, Press Complaints Commission This is the first time I have taken this further than an odd grumble or rant to close friends and family members – either face to face or on Twitter/Facebook.… Read More »My letter to the Press Complaints Commission
Statistics: No of deaf people on DLA
Taken from DWP data provided by The Guardian A current breakdown of DLA rates awarded to deaf people: Higher Rate: 1,430 Middle Rate: 28,550 Lower Rate: 9,970 Mobility Only: 3,010 Total:… Read More »Statistics: No of deaf people on DLA