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Rose Ayling-Ellis on raising deaf voices and new thriller Code of Silence: 'I'm underestimated a lot'
TV

Rose Ayling-Ellis on raising deaf voices and new thriller Code of Silence: 'I'm underestimated a lot'

The actor is taking over our TV and taking on the responsibility to push for disability rights
Deaf man awarded £50,000 after 'oppressive' and 'discriminatory' treatment by DWP
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Department for Work and Pensions

Deaf man awarded £50,000 after 'oppressive' and 'discriminatory' treatment by DWP

Being deaf is no tragedy – it's one of my greatest strengths
Books

Being deaf is no tragedy – it's one of my greatest strengths

MPs vote to make British Sign Language an official language
Social Justice

MPs vote to make British Sign Language an official language

Help make British Sign Language an official language
Rosie Cooper

Help make British Sign Language an official language

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