We are DEX-
Hey!
We’re here for deaf young people across Yorkshire, to connect, support and build a fun strong deaf youth community where you belong!
We get to share ideas and decide what happens. The best part is? Its our voices that lead the Way…….
DDYH-DEX Deaf Youth Hub
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Are you deaf. 11-17 and living in Yorkshire?
Looking for something fun, free and made for just you?
Come hang out with us!
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DDYC-DEX Deaf Youth Crew
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Are you deaf, 18-30 and Live in Yorkshire? Looking for something fun, free and made just for you?
Good vibes and good times, come and join us for monthly meetups!
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What’s Happening?
Petition Response from the Government
The Government has responded to the petition you signed – “Require British Sign Language Interpreters for emergency announcements on TV.”. Government responded: The Government has assessed that in accordance with PHE guidelines, we cannot safely include a BSL...
UKCoD Manages Deaf Awareness Week
UKCoD manages Deaf Awareness Week, launched today: https://www.deafcouncil.org.uk/deaf-awareness-week/ https://www.deafcouncil.org.uk/category/deaf-awareness-week/ https://www.deafcouncil.org.uk/deaf-awareness-week/sponsors/
What It’s Like to Be Deaf When Everyone Is Wearing Face Masks
Interesting article on the Washingtonian website about what it's like to be deaf when everyone is wearing face masks. https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/04/23/what-its-like-to-be-deaf-when-everyone-is-wearing-face-masks/
Zoom Comedy Night With John Smith
The DEX Deaf Youth Council held its comedy night with John Smith on Zoom. Very many thanks to John for making us laugh - so much needed! We are also signing Coronavirus news for the members to explain the issues and for interesting debates.......thank you to the NHS...
Alan Haythornthwaite Obituary
Alan Haythornthwaite's Other Lives obituary - an icon and legend (edited out, sadly). Read the Guardian obituary here: Guardian Other Lives
DDYC Hollywood Bowl and Pizza
Bowling and pizza - The DEX Deaf Youth Council playing out! Great to see new and long standing members and sorry that some couldn’t be with us yesterday. Zara and Leah, Project Coordinators, have done us proud again. Edinburgh here we come next month.... ...