covid-19

During the Covid-19 pandemic, lots of deaf people missed out on key information.

TV briefings were often held without a BSL interpreter. Written information wasn’t always done in plain English.

To help break down these communication barriers, DEX was funded by the National Emergencies Trust and NOVA to share information about the Covid-19 pandemic in an accessible way.

DEX: Why New Lockdown?

DEX: Why New Lockdown?

Hi everyone. We have created some information on the new COVID-19 lockdown. To see explanation in BSL scroll to the end of this post.     STAY HOME, PROTECT THE NHS, SAVE LIVES   Whole of England in lockdown – government has told everyone to stay at home, and save...

Face Mask Advice

Face Mask Advice

Advice from the government about who does not have to wear face masks: people communicating with lip readers are exempt. Are mainstream schools which deaf children attend aware of this guideline - particularly where a deaf child has no deaf peers in the school? Please...

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