Parliamentary Tours are usually held each summer, or organised by a constituent's MP, so visitors can see the Commons and Lords debating chambers, the Queen's Robing Room, etc. A question was recently asked in parliament about access: Jacqui Smith... [...] more »

Deafies are now the underdogs! A programme that features Dr. Ádám Kósa, relevant bit starts at 15:10. [...] more »

This morning at 09:39:44 (GMT +2) was a historic moment, Dr. Ádám Kósa addressed the EU Parliament in sign language. [...] more »

Helene Jarmer is to take a seat Parliament of Austria or as is properly known, the Republik Österreich Parament. She will take a seat for Die Grünen, in English, The Greens – The Green Alternative. Helene is taking over Ulrike... [...] more »

Deaf lawyer, Helga Stevens has been re-elected to the Flemish Parliament as a candidate for N-VA. She represents the East Flanders constituency; amassing 12.71% of the vote. You can see the result here. [...] more »

Deaf lawyer, Dr. Ádám Kósa has won a seat at the European Parliament! Here's the result (its in Hungarian). [...] more »

The 2009 European Parliament Elections takes place in June. Deaf lawyer, Dr. Ádám Kósa from Hungary will be standing at the forthcoming elections, as a candidate for FIDESZ. [...] more »

Radio New Zealand interviews Markku Jokinen, Executive Director of Finnish Association of the Deaf and President of World Federation of the Deaf. The interview is in ASL, NZSL and spoken English. If you're interested in what is happening in New... [...] more »

Annette Brooke (Mid Dorset & North Poole, Liberal Democrat) To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (1) what support is available from his Department to deaf parents and their families; (2) what support is available... [...] more »

And you still claim you're not political, or not bothered?... [...] more »

A new website by the Royal National Institute of Hearing (RNIH) has been launched. Its theme, "Imagine a World Without Money". Ask the Readers: What do you think? [...] more »

A question in parliament around subtitling on television: Rosie Cooper (PPS (Mr Ben Bradshaw, Minister of State), Department of Health; West Lancashire, Labour) What steps are being taken to ensure that television programmes are accessible to deaf children—and deaf adults,... [...] more »

The BBC says it has now reached a 100% subtitling target in respect of television: BBC Vision has confirmed that it has reached its target of subtitling 100% of programs on its main channels - BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Four, CBeebies, CBBC and BBC News. Deaf and hard of hearing people will now be able to fully enjoy the complete range of BBC television programs on these networks. This is good news, and the hard work of campaigners, especially that of the Deaf Broadcasting Council spanning over decades. [...] more »

Its Deaf Awareness Week, and the RNID has excelled itself at being the most patronising and paternalistic deaf organisation on planet earth. Before I go on, its no secret that I have my reservations about Deaf Awareness Week, but that... [...] more »

Yep, five years ago today, the Government announced that it recognised BSL as an official British language. Whoopee-do! A few months later, we had another (pre-planned) march through London to push for a BSL Act. [...] more »