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From the 1st April 2018, Access to Work will be capped at 1.5 times the average national salary. The AtW scheme, which has allowed thousands of deaf employees in the UK get equal access to the workplace will now leave many to cut back their working hours and many more to lose their jobs. Here’s what you need to know.

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Have you always wanted to be one of those cool yoga people but can’t hear in class? Find out about the Deaf Yoga difference and change your practice today!

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Facts and tips on hearing loss and noise in the city. How noisy is your local area?

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We help you in your search for resources for deaf students and explain how the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) works, if you’re eligible and how to apply.

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The 5 things UK businesses can learn from the deaf discrimination at the Gourmet Burger Kitchen in Wimbledon. Hearing dogs are real, train your staff!

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The advantages of being labelled deaf might surprise you. However, there are negatives to being deaf first and a uniquely talented individual second.

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We reveal the pros and cons of choosing a mainstream school vs deaf school for your hard of hearing child. There might be a way to have the best of both.

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Pewdiepie

Did you know, some of the top YouTube channels are gaming channels. One is Pewdiepie, with almost 40 million subscribers. He won’t caption despite repeated pleas from the caption advocacy community.

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Swedish app expands audio described cinema

Swedish app expands audio described cinema http://ow.ly/M02hw

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#audio description #cinema #Sweden

Jane the court reporter

http://ow.ly/MskCj

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