CDA and Disability Peterborough are organising a special deaf, disabled and visual impairment election hustings. If you have questions that you would like to put to the candidates, this is your chance. The event is hosted by BBC See Hear presenter Memnos Costi. The event will have BSL interpreters, a loop system and
Read MoreCDA seek to take more action on mental health issues
The board of Trustees at CDA are asking for members of the deaf community and professionals to join a new Mental Health Sub-committee. The sub-committee will be asked to make recommendations to the Trustees about how mental health problems in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough can be tackled. Mental health problems in the deaf community have
Read MoreTake the Peterborough theatre and arts accessibility survey
Working with Jumped Up Theatre we’re helping out with their accessibility survey focusing on accessing the arts in Peterborough. We want to know what people think about heading out in Peterborough so we can continue to improve access to the arts in the city. Please take the time to fill it in.. It only takes
Read MoreNew Membership Card Design Released
We’re releasing our new membership card design for 2019-20 today. The new card, featuring the intricate ironwork of March’s Fountain, will be sent to new members and those renewing membership until 2020 when another design will be released. Since membership was re-launched in 2018 almost 100 people have become members of CDA and received the
Read MoreRose and Crown in Wisbech offers 10% off for CDA Members
Great news for CDA Members today as the Rose and Crown in Wisbech announced they’ll be offering CDA Members 10% off purchases at the hotel and bistro! The splendid Georgian hotel is located in the historic port and market town. Now CDA Members can get a discount at 5 places to eat and drink across
Read MoreBSL Accessible Shows Coming to Peterborough in May
https://www.facebook.com/CambsDeaf/videos/758343471229654/ Great news for theatre lovers this week as three new BSL accessible performances were announced as part of the sixth season of the Platform8 Festival in May. See what shows are on! Noisy Holiday Noisy Holidayby Kid Carpet is coming to Peterborough on Sunday 12 May as part of the Jumped Up Theatre’s Platform
Read MoreAndrew’s Blog: What’s next for our health campaign?
The way deaf people access healthcare has been important to me for 10 years. It wasn’t just personal experience of seeing relatives get the rough end of the stick but also as a journalist working for Limping Chicken and working on some stories that would bring me to tears. I always felt that both national campaigning
Read MoreNew discounts for CDA Members at local independent cafes
CDA Members can look forward to brilliant discounts at local cafes and bars in Peterborough and Wisbech. Lightbox in Bridge Street are offering card-holding CDA Members 15% off! Also in Peterborough, Rico of Rivergate and Bygones in Wisbech are offering 10% off too. We’re working with other independent retailers around the county to add more
Read MoreWe’re looking for a new treasurer
We’re looking for a new treasurer! Could it be you? Find out more about the role here
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