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Have you watched our video explaining the different levels of barriers deaf communities face? We dive deep into how these barriers impact health, opportunities, and quality of life, and how things could be different. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eZCTVdct Video description: Abigail, a mixed race Deaf woman is signing in BSL in a conversational style video with Robin, a white Deaf man who is also signing in BSL. #deaftogether

The Deaf At Work survey is now closed. Thank you to all who shared and responded. We will begin analysing the survey from January 2025 so we can share what we learnt with you and how we’re going to use this. Video description: Moona, a Black Deaf woman signs in BSL. She wears a dark navy jumper dress. #deaftogether #DeafAtWork

Do you know how barriers at different levels impact deaf people’s health, opportunities and quality of life? In this first video of a series of videos coming in 2025, we explore the different types of barriers we face and why it’s so important we break them down together. For example, Abigail explains how society can impact our mental health and how we can support each other with shared experiences. Head over to YouTube to watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/eZCTVdct Video description: Abigail, a mixed race Deaf woman is signing in BSL in a conversational style video with Robin, a white Deaf man who is also signing in BSL.

The Deaf At Work survey will be closing this week, on Friday 20 December. Make sure you respond before then and share with your networks! The more responses we get, the more evidence we have on what needs to change. https://lnkd.in/eAwTjve7 Video description: Chelsea, a white Deaf woman is signing in BSL. #DeafAtWork #deaftogether

For Simon, the biggest barrier to work is the interview process. Being given an interview at short notice can be challenging due to interpreter availability. Do you have the same issue? Tell us more by taking our Deaf At Work survey! https://lnkd.in/eMFPFEzq Video description: Simon, a white Deaf man is signing in BSL. Hamza, an Indian Deaf man sits to his right and adds commentary. #deaftogether #DeafAtWork

Kevin Buckle responded to the Deaf At Work survey and highlighted that Black and Asian Deaf people's employment experiences and opportunities are crucial to consider. Kevin believes that equality is often viewed from a hearing perspective. What do you think? Tell us your experiences, take the Deaf At Work survey today! https://lnkd.in/eMFPFEzq Video description: Kevin, a Black Deaf man is signing in BSL. He wears a orange wool jumper with a stripey light blue and white shirt. #deaftogether #DeafAtWork

Kirstie feels valued and seen as a deaf person because her team makes sure to be deaf aware and have learnt basic BSL. Have your team members done the same for you? Tell us more by taking our Deaf At Work survey https://lnkd.in/eMFPFEzq Video description: Kirstie, a white deaf woman is speaking. In the bottom right corner, there is a white deaf woman translating what Kirstie is saying to BSL. #deaftogether #DeafAtWork

Have you had a positive or negative experience at work? Are you deaf? Take our Deaf At Work survey today. https://lnkd.in/eMFPFEzq Video description: Kirstie, a white deaf woman is speaking. In the bottom right corner, there is a white deaf woman translating what Kirstie is saying to BSL. #DeafAtWork #deaftogether

The Deaf At Work survey will be closing on 20 December. Make sure you respond before then and share with your networks! The more responses we get, the more evidence we have on what needs to change. https://lnkd.in/eMFPFEzq Video description: Kirsty, a white Deaf woman with a red buzzcut signs in BSL. She shows the deaf together website that has a pop up encouraging people to take the Deaf At Work survey.

John has mixed feelings about Access to Work. It is useful as it funds his BSL interpreters, but employers are often confused about how it works. There needs to be more awareness. Have you used ATW or have any thoughts on ATW? Tell us more by taking our Deaf At Work survey https://lnkd.in/eMFPFEzq Video description: John, a biracial Deaf man is signing in BSL. He wears grey jeans with a black long sleeve shirt and sits on a grey chair.