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DEX Newsletter March 2021
Hello and welcome to our first newsletter for 2021. There have been so many activities since our last newsletter and we would love to tell you what’s been happening within our charity. We have secured two more funding grants last year to ensure our sustainability....
Listening Fatigue – What it is and How to Combat it
DEX identified this in 2004 as "always plan" which means always concentrating and trying to work out what is coming next when lip reading (or body language reading). We also found out there is research into the much higher levels of cortisol (the chemical released...
The READY study – Recording Emerging Adulthood in Deaf Youth
We have been asked to share information about the READY study (Recording Emerging Adulthood in Deaf Youth). It is funded by the NDCS and led by the Universities of Manchester and Edinburgh. The study is tracking the lives of young deaf people for up to 5 years...
BSL Translation of Marmalade Sandwich
Paddington Bear has asked for his "marmalade sandwich" to be translated into hundreds of languages. Here is the BSL translation on Twitter from Beatrix (my deaf granddaughter!). https://twitter.com/paddingtonbear/status/1358085376003497984
New COVID-19 testing site opening on Thursday 11th February at Castleford Swimming Pool
We've been asked to share that there is a new COVID-19 testing site opening on Thursday 11th February at Castleford Swimming Pool. Appointments are for those who are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms:- A new, continuous cough- A high temperature- Loss of taste and...
Watch Our For Covid Scams!
There are sadly so many people trying to make money out of the pandemic, please don't fall for it!