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Happy International Translation day 🙌 This year's theme is Linguistic Diversity and Language Rights: The Power of Being Understood. We interviewed deaf translator, Radha Starr. You can read the full Q&A on our website - f.mtr.cool/9lbpxez9z1 #InternationalTranslationDay

International Translation Day 2026 poster: Q&A session, smiling woman, Radha Starr, in denim jacket, website deafunity.org

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We want to say a huge thank you to @westonfdn.bsky.social for funding us for the next year. Their support will help us to achieve our mission and deliver valuable work for deaf students, job seekers and professionals ✨

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Can you bring our student handbook to life? We are looking for a creative deaf designer to make our work visually engaging, accessible and professional. For the full project brief email katie.love@deafunity.org #FreelanceOpportunity #DeafJobs

Purple background with orange megaphone icon and handwritten white text: "Calling all deaf creatives"

Seeking designer to create an accessible, professional, engaging student handbook for deaf students entering university.

Call for deaf creatives with booklet design experience — contact via provided email at Deaf Unity.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Happy International Day of Sign Languages! 🌟 This year's theme highlights "Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights" which is a call to action for full access through national sign language. Dive into BSL with our eLearning taster course today: f.mtr.cool/u2kxl2jpze

5 facts: Swedish SL recognised 1981; SL families; International Sign; 43.1% countries recognise SLs; annual International Sign Language Day.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

To celebrate International Day of Sign Languages tomorrow, we are offering our BSL Taster eLearning course for only £5! Use code IDSL26 at the checkout - f.mtr.cool/8kvl9qa2bv Happy learning 🙌 #IDSL26

BSL Taster eLearning course £5 for International Day of Sign Languages; use code IDSL26 until 24/09/26. learn.deafunity.org

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

REMINDER 📣 The Deaf Unity Café is this week on Friday! 📍Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre 🕝From 6:30pm We look forward to seeing you there ✨

Group seated in a café-style meetup; Deaf Unity Café event at Southbank Centre, now monthly on the third Friday.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Meet Scott Garthwaite, our Deaf Role Model this month! From YouTube creator to Punk Chef, Scott's journey as a deaf chef and TV presenter inspires. 🙌 Read the full Q&A here - f.mtr.cool/uocx6rtjde #DeafCommunity

Smiling chef with pink mohawk and glasses in apron in a kitchen, featured on a teal poster as a deaf role model.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Our Deaf Unity Café is a great opportunity to meet new people, socialise in BSL and have fun! The next date is 18th September, from 6:30pm at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre. See you there ✨

Collage of smiling people at a café using sign language, promoting Deaf Unity Café that meets the third Friday of the month.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

In July we had a fantastic Deaf Lives session on healthy eating from Scott Garthwaite (Punk Chef). We learnt a lot and got to try some tasty food too! Our Deaf Lives project is finished now but watch this space for future projects 👀 And can you guess who our next Deaf Role Model of the month is?

Collage: adults gathered in a room waving; workshop audience watching; Scott Garthwaite (Punk Cheg) signing beside 'Punk Chef' presentation slide.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Meet our Discover UCL Panel Chair, Paul, a Senior Travel Advisor at Amsaan Accessible Tours and is passionate about accessible travel, deaf inclusion, and connecting with communities worldwide. Learn about the Discover UCL role models here - deafunity.org/?p=20633

Smiling man in a blazer with colorful overlays promoting a UCL panel chair and Deaf Unity trustee and travel advisor.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Meet Max Fisher, a multi-award winning disability and LGBTQIA+ activist, scientist, and author who was recognised in 2024 as the UK’s most influential disabled scientist. Learn more about the Discover UCL role models here - deafunity.org/?p=20633

Smiling person on blue poster - role model as scientist, activist, author.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Meet Jephta Asamoah, an AI solutions engineer at one of the UK’s largest FTSE100 companies. He studied Economics and Politics at the University of Leeds for 4 years. Learn more about the Discover UCL role models here deafunity.org/?p=20633

Close-up of a person with graphics reading Discover UCL role model — economics & politics; AI solutions engineer.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Meet Kirsty Jade, a deaf professional, content creator, and advocate. She's the Services Manager at Manchester Deaf Centre with a First Class degree in Deaf Studies and Education. Read more about our Discover UCL role models here deafunity.org/?p=20633

Smiling person presented as a UCL role model — Kirsty Jade - content creator, policy and campaigns advocate.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Meet Fatima, a Senior Clinical Scientist in paediatric audiology, supporting deaf children. She has First Class Honours in Biomedical Sciences from Southampton and an MSc in Neurosensory Sciences from Manchester. Learn about Fatima and our Discover UCL role models: deafunity.org/?p=20633

Smiling person, Fatima Farhan, in blazer with banners: "Discover UCL role model", "Biomedical Sciences", "Senior Clinical Scientist."

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

This summer, we will be hosting a Deaf Role Model talk and Q&A panel for prospective students. The role models that will be sharing their experiences are Kirsty Jade, Fatima Farhan, Jephta Asamoah and Max Fisher. Stay tuned to learn more about them over the next couple of weeks 👀 #DeafRoleModel

Purple poster introducing four diverse smiling role models; one making a sign-language handshape.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Our Deaf Unity Café is on the third Friday every month at Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX. If you're a learner or fluent BSL user, come along to socialise and make friends. You can join our Facebook group to connect with attendees f.mtr.cool/uyukvvyzin See you there! ✨

Deaf Unity BSL Cafe 2026. third Friday of every month. Dates - 17July, 21 August, 18 September, 16 October, 20 November, 18 December. 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London, SE1 8XX. Nearest tube - Embankment, Waterloo. Nearest station - Waterloo.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

REMINDER 📣 Our free workshop for deaf university students is tomorrow! 🕜2pm - 4:30pm 📍University College London ❓Topic - Workplace Skills and Equality Act To register, visit deafunity.org/event/workplace-skill… #DeafCommunity #EqualityAct

White text on purple asking "Are you a deaf student?" alongside a sketched white megaphone with sound lines.

Deaf Unity free workshop for deaf uni students on workplace skills & Equality Act — 11 June, 2–4:30pm, UCL. Register online.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

🎓 Want to build your workplace skills and learn about your rights at work? Join our free employability workshop on workplace skills and the Equality Act at UCL, for deaf university students. Register now – f.mtr.cool/mwwkxjylyy

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

It's almost time for our Deaf Café this month. Come along on Friday 15th May at 6:30pm to Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre. All BSL users and learners are welcome 🤗

Smiling group at Deaf Unity BSL Café sitting around tables, holding drinks and showing sign-language handshapes.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Deaf university students -we want your views! 🎓 Help shape the new Deaf Unity student handbook for students preparing for university. 📅 Apply by 15 May 🖼️ Full details in the image below Join our mailing list for future student opportunities: f.mtr.cool/omkynkvltb

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Happy National BSL Day! 🎉 Today marks the anniversary of the British Sign Language act 2022. Celebrate with us: Join our BSL Café on 15th May at Southbank Centre, explore our e-learning course, or start a live tutor-led class. #NationalBSLDay

People seated in a circle signing and chatting at a Deaf Unity Café gathering, with a small service dog in the foreground.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Featured Jobs 💼 We have new opportunities on our jobs board for the deaf community! For all open jobs, information and to apply, visit our jobs board - f.mtr.cool/nhyqgsjfdv

Jobs: Training Coord (Remote); Engagement Exec (Remote/London); CQC Reg Manager (National); Treasurer (Volunteer).

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

It's almost time for our Deaf Café this month. Come along on Friday 17th April at 6:30pm to Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre. All BSL users and learners are welcome 🤗

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Deaf Lives Event 🙌 Our last Deaf Lives event is on 25th April! Punk Chef will be attending to talk about his journey, share some tips and show how to make some tasty food 🧑‍🍳 For more information and to register, visit f.mtr.cool/gbkpslzklz See you there ✨

Deaf Lives Project: Healthy Eating & Balanced Diet workshop with a punk chef, 25 Apr 2026, Lampton Family Hub Hounslow 5–8pm

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Deaf Unity currently has paid job opportunities for passionate individuals to lead on the development of our Training and Income generation services. Take a look, links in bio! 💼 #DeafJobs #DeafCareers

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Wow, what an amazing turnout at the Deaf Unity Café last week! Thank you to everyone who attended and to our wonderful volunteer hosts for creating such a welcoming environment for all the old and new faces. The next date is 17th April, see you there! 🌟 #DeafCommunity

Deaf Unity BSL Café poster: photo of the last group meeting. Next session 17 Apr, 6:30–8:30pm at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Were you inspired by Sign Language week? Would you like to join us as an ally, and learn some BSL? If you're not sure where to start with learning, we are proud to offer new e-learning courses which you can do wherever and whenever you want! Our BSL taster is the perfect starter - link in bio 🔗

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Are you a deaf or hard of hearing university student preparing for your career? Join Deaf Unity's free in-person workshops to boost your skills and confidence for the workplace!

Preparing for the World of Work — coaching sessions for deaf and hard-of-hearing university students. www.deafunity.org

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Reminder! The Deaf Unity café is tonight ☕ We had a great turnout last month and can't wait to meet you all again today. If you want to practice BSL, and meet new people come along tonight 6:30 - 8:30pm at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. See you there 🌟 #BSL #DeafCommunity

Deaf Unity BSL Café: people signing. 20 Mar 6:30pm, Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Our next BSL courses are starting soon in April 📣 Learn from an experienced deaf tutor and choose from a 10 week introduction course, or a 32 week Signature accredited Level 1 course. Not sure if you're ready to commit long-term? Try our fantastic BSL taster eLearning course to get you started!

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

We had a fantastic turnout at the Deaf Unity Café this month. It was lovely to meet everyone, socialise and practice BSL. The next date is 20th March Hope to see you there! ✉️If you'd like to join our Facebook group to stay up-to-date, please get in touch. #DeafCommunity

People gathered in a social circle for Deaf Unity Café; meetings now held on the third Friday of each month.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Did you know Sign Language Week is coming soon in March? 👀 There's no better time to start learning British Sign Language!

British Sign Language courses — online taster £15 (Thu 25 Mar 2026, 6:30–7:30pm) or e-learning £13 (30 days). deafunity.org

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Our role model this month is Samantha Baines, a multi award-winning comedian, author, actor, broadcaster and activist. Samantha tells us all about her journey up to now. Thank you, Samantha, for sharing your story and being a role model 🙌 #DeafCommunity

Smiling Samantha Baines in a red scarf, named Deaf Role Model of the Month (February), posed in front of a bookshelf.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

A Durham University student is researching video accessibility and needs your help with a quick survey: f.mtr.cool/mhgsqandhu It takes about 7 minutes, has five short videos and two questions each. Open to everyone 16+ (UK-based preferred).

Accessibility Survey - help a uni student in 7 minutes. Image of student, Ibukin, looking at impact of captions.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Thanks to our guest speakers, volunteers, and everyone who joined our Healthy Deaf Minds event! Leah Francisco, Herbert Klein, and Nadia Nadarajah shared inspiring travel stories. Big thanks to Wilson James for sponsoring. We can't wait for the next one!🙌 #DeafCommunity

three people smiling at the camera together, Leah Francisco, Herbert Klein and Nadia Nadarajah

Nadia at the front of lecture theatre giving presentation with audience watching.

Herbert at the front of lecture theatre giving presentation with audience watching

Leah stood at the front of lecture theatre giving presentation about travelling as a deaf person

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Want to make a difference? Join us as a remote reception volunteer! Be the first point of contact via email, using your customer service skills. Commit 3-5 hours weekly. Ready to help? More info: f.mtr.cool/pvtoqijxhw #Volunteer #DeafCommunity

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Beginner BSL courses starting April 📣 Take the first step to learning British Sign Language with our online Introduction or accredited Level 1 courses. Register on our website - f.mtr.cool/cebplfueoe ✉️ bsl@deafunity.org

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Event reminder 📣 Our Healthy Deaf Minds event is next week! Last chance to book your free place - f.mtr.cool/fdjxtymqeo This event is kindly sponsored by Wilson James 🙌 #DeafCommunity #HealthyDeafMinds

Poster for "Healthy Deaf Minds" event titled "Travelling as a deaf person." Features guest speakers Leah Francisco, Herbert Klein, and Nadia Nadarajah. Scheduled for 11 February 2026, from 6pm to 9pm, at the University of Westminster, London. Sponsored by Wilson James and organised by Deaf Unity.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Introducing one of our wonderful BSL tutors, Mohsin, who has been teaching with Deaf Unity for five years. Full interview on our website, link in bio 🔗

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Deaf Unity Café Update ☕ After feedback from the community, the BSL café will now take place on the third Friday every month. The next date is 20th February, 6:30pm - 8:30pm 📍Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London SE1 8XX ✉️ community@deafunity.org See you there!

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Event for deaf university students 📣 Are you a deaf university student thinking about work after graduation? Join our online workshop on 28 January at 10am. Delivered in Sign Supported English with live captions. Register your free place - link in bio 🔗

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Having recently returned from his trip for the Deaf Indonesian Project, Herbert Klein will be joining us at our next Healthy Deaf Minds event on 11th February. He will talk about his experiences and work relating to travel and mental health.

Herbert Klein, a mental health professional, smiles while seated. He will be a presenter at HDM London.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Our next Healthy Deaf Minds event is on 11th February at 6pm 📣 The topic is Travelling as a deaf person. We're excited to hear from Nadia Nadarajah, actress, presenter and writer, who will be joining us to share her experiences. Link below to register 👇

Nadia Nadarajah, an actress, presenter, and writer, stands confidently with arms crossed, in front of a wooden background.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Are you a deaf university student thinking about work after graduation? Join our online workshop on 28 January at 10am. Delivered in Sign Supported English with live captions. All is welcome. Register here:https://f.mtr.cool/cknhhvoztu

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

New volunteer opportunity 📣 We are looking for a volunteer to host our Deaf Unity Cafe once a month in London. Location: London Commitment: approx. 3 hours a month As cafe volunteer you will: - Host the cafe once a month. - Update and answer queries in the Facebook and Whatsapp groups

Volunteer Opportunity! Deaf Unity Cafe Volunteer in London. Commitment: Approx. 3 hours a month. Join the Deaf Unity team!

Volunteer role at Deaf Unity Cafe for fluent BSL users. Tasks include creating a welcoming environment and managing social media. Apply by sending a CV and BSL video to hello@deafunity.org.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Have you booked your free ticket to our next Healthy Deaf Minds event in February? We're excited to welcome Leah Francisco to share her story of travelling and the impact it has on mental health. Link to register below 👇 #DeafCommunity

Leah Francisco, a Deaf and LGBTQ+ activist and comedian, is featured as a presenter for HDM London.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

🌟 Job Alert for the Deaf Community! 🌟 👉 Passionate about making a difference? 🟣Communications and Marketing Manager (Nottingham/Remote) 🟠Projects Officer (Lincolnshire) 🟣Clinic Rehabilitation Assistant (Newcastle)

Featured Jobs: Communications and Marketing Manager, Deaf Unity Cafe Volunteer in London, Projects Officer in Lincolnshire, Clinical Rehabilitation Assistant in Newcastle. Visit deafunity.org/jobs for more info.

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Deaf Unity @deafunity.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Start the new year learning a new language 📣 Our next BSL courses start in January. Whether you're just starting out or wanting to continue your journey, we have a course for you. Sign up on our website 🌐 f.mtr.cool/ruhuywwlof #BritishSignLanguage

Poster for all BSL courses led by Deaf Unity from Introduction to Level 6. Email bsl@deafunity.org or visit www.deafunity.org

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