signhealth.bsky.social
The deaf health charity SignHealth provides psychological therapy, domestic abuse support and social care services. And now Deaf Wave! Email: info@signhealth.org.uk
👤 Joined on 02 September 2024
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@signhealth.bsky.socialAs #DeafAwarenessWeek draws to a close we are highlighting a great new online space for deaf #YoungPeople. The Deaf Wave website is part of the offer for #ChildrenAndYoungPeople from @signhealth.bsky.social and we praise their commitment to their young community - what a fantastic resource. 💜
Show PostHappy National Interpreter Appreciation Day! 🧏♂️ Today, we're shining a spotlight on the incredible impact interpreters have on the lives of our staff, volunteers, members, and the Deaf community. Thank you for all the hard work you do—we truly appreciate you! 💙
Show PostRaising awareness of leukaemia within the deaf and hard of hearing community. 🧡 We teamed up with @signhealth.bsky.social to spread the word about leukaemia, and the common signs and symptoms, this #SignLanguageWeek.
Show PostThe group was keen to find ways to campaign on the issues they raised and we had a discussion around how they can bring together deaf pupils, friends, family and organisations to put pressure on government for more funding and colleges and universities for better information, access and support.
Show PostHowever, the support available at universities is also very mixed and often not really known about by teachers or not promoted at open days by universities themselves.
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