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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Really pleased to have the opportunity to animate the Deaf Legal Theory model and bring it to a wider audience! #DeafLegalTheory

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A lovely write-up from Bristol Law School about the launch of 'The Deaf Legal Dilemma: Challenging Equality Law'. Why, despite decades of equality law, do deaf people continue to experience such persistent inequality? Read more: bit.ly/4e31J3g

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A few moments from the launch of *The Deaf Legal Dilemma: Challenging Equality Law* and a glimpse at the dilemma at the heart of the book. In BSL with English captions. Out now from Hart Publishing. 20% discount: **GLR BD8** #DeafLegalDilemma #DeafLegalStudies #EqualityLaw

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Deaf Health Wales @deafhealthcymru.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Based in North Wales? Come to our next BSL Guided Outdoor Activity from Plas Menai Outdoor Education Centre, Caernarfon on Friday 9th October. Time 1-4pm (arrive 12.30pm for welcome and packed lunch). Minibus will take the group. Book here: deafhealth.wales/events/

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Deaf Health Wales @deafhealthcymru.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

See you at DG 2025 workshops, stalls & freebies await! 💙 #DG2025 #DeafGenerations #ChapterArtsCentre #CommunityEvent

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Deaf Health Wales @deafhealthcymru.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Deaf Health Wales is a £1.04m AHRC-funded project (2025–2028) led by Bangor University 🎓. We’re building a hub for resources, support, and advocacy for the deaf community in Wales 👂🤟 breaking barriers 🚪✨ and promoting inclusive healthcare 🏥❤️

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

📢 We’re thrilled to invite you to 'Co-Producing the Deaf Legal Theory Model', hosted by Dr Rob Wilks. 📅 Date: February 26th 2025 ⏰ Time: 1 PM (GMT+0) 💻 Where: Online via Zoom 📌 Register Now: bit.ly/dlt-webinar #DeafLegalTheory #DLTWebinar #UWEBristol

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

🎥 What is the Deaf Legal Theory Model? Our new infographic explains it all in under 1 min 40 secs! 🌟 Watch now and explore the pillars, foundations and features of the DLT model: youtu.be/MSGaNiaFSTg #DeafLegalTheory #DLTModel #DLTInfographic

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Deaf Legal Theory Model - Infographic

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

It’s International Sign, not ASL. What gaps have you identified? Do fill in the feedback survey as I’m interested in your thoughts!

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

❓Survey: deaflegaltheory.com/feedback-sur... 🕒 Deadline: 28 February 2025 🎬 Explainer: youtu.be/MSGaNiaFSTg #DeafLegalTheory #DLTModel #YourThoughtsMatter

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

📢 Your Thoughts Matter! 🗨️Please provide feedback on the new Deaf Legal Theory Model.

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Feedback Survey

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

📢 The Deaf Legal Theory Model Report Is Out! This report highlights how we co-produced a groundbreaking model with deaf individuals, legal experts, and academics. But this is just the beginning! 📥 Read here: deaflegaltheory.com/projects/co-.... #CoProduction #DLTModel #DeafLegalTheory

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Dr Audrey Cameron OBE CChem HonFRSC @aud2526.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

PhD studentship opportunity! 👇

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Tony Barlow @saltbar.co.uk · 09/11/2024

Hiya. If you're new here and you're deaf and/or a BSL user from the UK. Here a starter pack of Deaf/BSL users from UK. go.bsky.app/7ZyymtN

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Good on you! Are you going to monitor compliance? Or is that a stupid question (i.e. course you are!! 😉)

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Christian Rathmann @crathmann.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Save the Date: Summer School in Sign Language Studies at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin from July 21 through July 25, 2025. International SL and written English are working languages. IntSL: box.hu-berlin.de/f/680f6902d4... English: box.hu-berlin.de/f/0fc59d11b7...

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

That’s great! Well done for persevering. Do you think they’ll change their ways though?

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Not much chance these past few weeks! 😔😕

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

This models will be discussed at the upcoming Development Workshop. Stay tuned for the final model and feedback survey, which will be presented in January 2025! More information at: bit.ly/dlt-interim-... #DevelopmentWorkshop #DeafLegalTheory #DLTModel #January2025 #CoCreation

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Interim Report – Developing Deaf Legal Theory

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

🏛️ Model C combines aspects of rights-based, social inclusion, and intersectional models. #ModelC #DeafLegalTheory #RightsBased #Intersectionality #DevelopmentWorkshop

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

🏛️ Model B focuses on language rights, cultural identity, and the adaptability of legal frameworks across different cultures and regions. #ModelB #LanguageRights #DeafLegalTheory #CulturalRelevance #DevelopmentWorkshop

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

🏛️ Model A proposes a framework of principles and pillars, with an emphasis on access, community representation, co-creation, and the recognition of sign languages. #ModelA #DeafLegalTheory #CoCreation #DevelopmentWorkshop

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

📊 Using the data from the BIG Survey, we’ve identified key themes to guide the development of the DLT model. These themes are the foundation of the co-produced DLT model. #DeafLegalTheory #SurveyResults #ThemeDevelopment

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

🧓 The age range of survey participants spans multiple generations, from young adults to seniors. See the full breakdown of ages from the BIG Survey results. #AgeDiversity #DeafLegalTheory #CommunityVoices

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

🚻 The BIG Survey shows a broad range of gender identities, with a majority identifying as female. Here’s the gender breakdown from the survey results. #GenderDiversity #DeafLegalTheory #Inclusion

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

👥 In the BIG Survey, we asked respondents how they identify. The diversity of labels reinforces the importance of an inclusive DLT model. Here’s how people self-identified in the survey. #DeafCommunity #IdentityMatters #SurveyResults

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

🌍 The BIG Survey reached participants from around the globe, helping us understand regional differences in the legal needs of deaf communities. Check out the regions that contributed to shaping the DLT framework! #GlobalSurvey #DeafLegalTheory #Regions #International

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

🔍 The BIG Survey has provided us with valuable insights to help co-create a Deaf Legal Theory (DLT) model. Check out how many people from each group participated in shaping the future of DLT! #DeafLegalTheory #SurveyResults #CoCreation

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Dr Rob Wilks @drrobwilks.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Hello @bsky.app! Another academic here who has escaped (yes, ESCAPED!) Twitter/X and is keen to go back to basics! Hope this platform doesn't disappoint.

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