Whilst this does not relate specifically to Deaf issues, unless unfortunately Deaf people have been caught up in this disaster, the request is being published here to to the disaster’s magnitude and the fact that it probably preoccupied all our thoughts after Christmas and into the New Year. On the thoughts of the possibility of [...]
On 1 October 2004 the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 changed significantly. The changes affect shops, cafes, restaurants, libraries, doctors’ surgeries, banks, pubs, in fact any organisation that provides a service to the public. The aim of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 is to improve access to services and The Equality Commission (NI) has organised a [...]
“The BSL Awareness Pack was created as an alternative to Deaf Awareness training, and focuses more on BSL as a language rather than Deafness itself. “The fact that these courses and materials are Deaf-led reinforces the BDA’s position on BSL ownership – BSL should belong to the Deaf community. “Everything that was launched on Friday [...]
Kelby & JP’s House Blog has been set up. The poor guys got their house burnt down last week, and thankfully everyone is okay but they’ve lost most of their possessions. Kelby is a Deaf lawyer, and I know him via Surduslaw, I’ve had contact with him off list and met him at Deafway II [...]
Had really helpful replies from Charles Russell and Olswang (!). Dear Robert Thank you for your email regarding your application for a Training Contract. Unfortunately due to the large number of applications that we received it is not possible to provide feedback to applicants who have not reached interview stage. However, I think it is [...]
I received a reply from Eversheds LLP this morning to my request for feedback. This is what they said: Dear Robert Thank you for your e-mail. I confirm we will be in contact shortly. Regards. Eversheds LLP Graduate Recruitment That’s something different, plus they got my name right this time! Will keep you updated.
TUC has issued the following in relation to lack of accessible conference facilities: NEWS SUBMISSION Failure to find 2005 National Disabled Conference Venue In a shocking admission of national failure to address DDA access issues, TUC Disability Conference delegates were given the news that there is no suitable venue in the UK to host the [...]
Stealing an idea from Notes from the (Legal) Underground. Thanks to the following websites that have linked to us, since our launch: The Law Society of Scotland Press Association, Community Newswire The Lawyer The Legal Practitioner College of Law UK Centre for Legal Education The Law Teacher lawcareers.net Auckland District Law Society National Deaf Children’s [...]