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We need more awareness that pandemic life is far from an equal experience
Coronavirus, deaf, special needs, visual impairment

We need more awareness that pandemic life is far from an equal experience

By Tania Tirraoro November 20, 2020 November 20, 2020

“It’s life, Jim, but not as we know it”… the Star Trek (mis)quote sums up 2020 for most people. Even if your family has escaped a serious coronavirus infection or, …

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Savage cuts to support staff leave deaf children in England fighting for their futures
Columnists, deaf, special needs

Savage cuts to support staff leave deaf children in England fighting for their futures

By Matt Keer March 17, 2020 March 26, 2020

So far, the SEND reforms have not been kind to deaf children and young people. Despite a series of ground-breaking advances in deaf educational research, practice and technology over the …

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Why the next government must make investing in new teachers of the deaf a priority
Columnists, deaf, special needs

Why the next government must make investing in new teachers of the deaf a priority

By Matt Keer November 8, 2019 March 26, 2020

with Ian Noon of the National Deaf Children’s Society I’ve got two deaf sons. They’re brighter than I am. They’re more focused than I am. They work harder in the …

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The Deafblind world: The ‘Shoeness’ of a Shoe
deaf, Guest Posts, parenting, Rare Disease, special needs, visual impairment

The Deafblind world: The ‘Shoeness’ of a Shoe

By Tania Tirraoro February 8, 2019 February 7, 2019

Imagine a world you can neither see nor hear, yet you must find a way to grow and thrive within it, feeling your way, using the senses you do have …

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Nine out of 10 parents fear for their deaf child’s education amid the SEND crisis
Columnists, deaf, SEND funding, special needs

Nine out of 10 parents fear for their deaf child’s education amid the SEND crisis

By Matt Keer November 20, 2018 March 26, 2020

Let’s walk in a parallel world for a bit. A world where there’s never been a better time to be a deaf child than right now. In this world, deafness …

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Overcoming barriers to help my deaf children succeed
Columnists, deaf, special needs

Overcoming barriers to help my deaf children succeed

By Matt Keer June 30, 2017 June 29, 2017

I’ve got two deaf boys. They’re brighter than I am. They’re more determined than I am. They work harder in the course of a single day than I do in …

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Tackling the lack of diversity in books for deaf children
deaf, special needs

Tackling the lack of diversity in books for deaf children

By Tania Tirraoro May 18, 2017 June 7, 2017

It’s Deaf Awareness Week and a new book has been published, written to boost deaf awareness and tackle the lack of diversity in children’s book characters. The book, an inspiring adventure …

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Sense Work Towards Equal Access to Healthcare for the Deafblind
deaf, Health, special needs, visual impairment

Sense Work Towards Equal Access to Healthcare for the Deafblind

By Hayley Goleniowska September 9, 2016 September 9, 2016

I was recently asked to write a SEND travel article for the Telegraph. After I had picked myself up from the floor (I am after all neither a travel expert, nor …

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Have your say to lift the barriers to play for children with complex disabilities
Campaigns, deaf, special needs, visual impairment

Have your say to lift the barriers to play for children with complex disabilities

By Tania Tirraoro November 11, 2015 November 10, 2015

Sense, the charity that helps people who are deafblind or who have sensory impairments, are running a public inquiry into the provision of play opportunities for children aged 0-5 with multiple needs in …

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Speech and Language problems? It could be glue ear.
Columnists, deaf, Health, special needs, speech & language

Speech and Language problems? It could be glue ear.

By Helen Coleman SpeechBlogUK October 30, 2015 April 25, 2016

One of the questions you are likely to be asked if your child is assessed by a speech and language therapist is, “has their hearing been tested?”  The link between …

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SEND reforms #1YearOn only 6% of deaf children see support improvement
deaf, Education Health and Care Plan, SEN Reforms, special needs

SEND reforms #1YearOn only 6% of deaf children see support improvement

By Tania Tirraoro September 2, 2015 September 1, 2015

We don’t like being negative at SNJ. We really want to be able to write about good practice, great resources and inspirational stories. But the Special Educational Needs and Disability …

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Why SEND department targets mean ‘culture change’ reform may never happen
deaf, Guest Posts, SEN Reforms

Why SEND department targets mean ‘culture change’ reform may never happen

By Matt Keer July 6, 2015 October 9, 2016

Today’s guest post, from father of two deaf sons, Matt Keer, may shock you. It may, as it did to me, bring you to the edge of angry tears. It’s like …

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NSPCC video released to help protect deaf children from sexual abuse
Campaigns, Child exploitation, deaf

NSPCC video released to help protect deaf children from sexual abuse

By Tania Tirraoro May 7, 2015 May 7, 2015

Earlier this year the NSPCC launched guidance called the “Underwear Rule” to help protect children from sexual abuse. To coincide with Deaf Awareness Week, the charity is launching a video version …

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