EE creates phone package specifically for deaf people The mobile network EE has produced a series of plans specifically for people who are deaf or experience hearing loss. Customers will receive 2GB of data and unlimited text every 30 days. Read the full story at: https://inews.co.uk/news/ee-mobile-phone-package-deaf-hearing-loss/ External links: Hearing Link is not responsible for the content of external websites. Some of our external […]
LinkUp group held in Buckinghamshire We were delighted to host our most recent LinkUp group in Buckinghamshire. A chance to meet others and share solutions, our group worked together to discuss strategies, share personal experiences and find out equipment that works for their hearing loss. We will be bringing more of our LinkUp groups across the UK over the next year. Confirmed dates and […]
How accessible are broadband customer services to the deaf community? Broadband customer services have been described as “insulting” and “inaccessible” to deaf customers, with campaigners calling for a change in the way providers look at accessibility. www.cable.co.uk has carried out an investigation into the accessibility of broadband providers for people with hearing loss. Read the fully story on their website: https://www.cable.co.uk/news/how-accessible-is-the-telecoms-industry-for-the-deaf-community–700002616 External links: Hearing Link is […]
Subtitled cinema in Northern Ireland SUBTITLED CINEMA – Northern Ireland **Listings based on information available at time of posting** Antrim Omniplex Christopher Robin (PG) – Sat 25 Aug at 12.00pm Christopher Robin (PG) – Sun 26 Aug at 12.00pm The Equaliser 2 (15) – Mon 27 Aug at 6.00pm Armagh Omniplex Christopher Robin (PG) – Sat 25 Aug […]
Taxis users’ views sought in Northern Ireland Views of disabled people and older people are being sought on their experiences of using taxis in Northern Ireland. The survey has been developed by the Department for Infrastructure and NISRA with support from Imtac. Its findings will be used to inform future changes to the way taxis are regulated throughout the country. Imtac is […]
New documentary on deafness looking for interviewees The producers of ‘Hands On’ and ‘Deafening‘ are making a new documentary for RTÉ One television in Ireland. They would like to get in touch with Deaf people who have moved from Ireland to the UK for better job opportunities. They are hoping to chat with Deaf and Hard of hearing people to help us […]
British Academy of Audiology – 15th Annual Conference Organised by the British Academy of Audiology (BAA), its 15th annual conference and exhibition will take place on the 8th and 9th November 2018 at the ACC Liverpool. Attracting over 600 delegates and 50 exhibitors along with an array of international speakers, the BAA conference is the largest audiology conference in the UK. Registration is now […]
