Views sought on human rights Inclusion Scotland is gathering views from D/deaf and disabled people in a new survey. ‘Your Rights, Your Future Survey 2016’ aims to find out the experiences of human rights in relation to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Disabled People (UNCRDP). The full list of rights can be accessed here. The survey aims to […]
Genes linked to age-related hearing loss A team of researchers have identified a gene associated with age-related hearing loss that could help identify people for early treatment, as well as lead to a possible prevention. The study, published in Nature Communications, may also help researchers develop advance screening programmes to identify the risk that developes age-related conditions many years before symptoms […]
Lipreading taster sessions announced The Association of Lipreading to Adults (ATLA) has announced free taster sessions for Lipreading Awareness Week next month. Sessions will be held in Dundee, Hertfordshire, London, Cornwall, Ayrshire, Bath, Exeter and Buckinghamshire. Head over to the ATLA website for further details of when these will take place. Lipreading Awareness Week takes place from 12th-16th September. […]
1 in 4 deaf workers quit due to discrimination A new survey has found that 1 in 4 deaf workers have quit their job due to discrimination. Carried out by job website Totaljobs, the research revealed that the majority of deaf or hard of hearing workers (52%) have experienced discrimination during their career. Discrimination was most likely to come from colleagues (62%), and then from management (53%). […]
Exploring sounds and vibrations People with sensory loss in Aberdeen are invited to share their views on a multi-sensory project that explores sounds and vibrations. Composer Colin Riley and Sound Technologist Carl Faia are working with bass clarinettist Gareth Davis on a project called Made to Resonate (M2R). They will showcase their work during ‘Techfest’ – Aberdeen and North East Scotland’s Festival of Science, […]
New accessible cinema website launched A new website for accessible cinema has been set up called The Independent Cinema Office. It is the national organisation for the development and support of independent film exhibition in the UK and aims to develop an open, thriving and challenging film culture. Its ultimate goal is to improve subtitling provision, train staff to make venues more accessible, improve the technical provision […]
Sea anemone proteins may help ‘restore’ damaged hearing Sea anemones could be key in helping to restore damaged hearing, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Louisiana have found that the water-dwelling creatures could help to repair damaged hair cells in the inner ear. Sea anemones detect passing prey by using vibration-sensitive hair cells which cover their tentacles. It is […]
