[wpvideo 2vweaY9f] At any one time, at least one person in six is experiencing a mental health condition. This is bad for the individual and for the people around them. The government loses money too because people cannot work and need additional health care. Cambridgeshire County Council, together with other organisations, have developed a Public Mental
Read MoreNews
-
-
Cambridge University medical students begin fast-track BSL at CDA Sign Language Academy
For the seventh consecutive year, CDA Sign Language Academy Senior Tutor Jamie Billiam welcomes students from Cambridge University’s Medical School for their fast-track British Sign Language Level 1 course. The six students will be learning BSL to the level 1 certificate with some deaf awareness and medical sign language part of the specially adapted curriculum.
Read More -
Super Julie is Killer Queen at Cambridge Deaf Club
It was games night at Cambridge Deaf Club on Saturday and Julie Garner was crowned ‘Killer’ Queen! Julie was the best at the game ‘Killer’ which is a form of the game darts where the aim of the game is get rid of your opponents. All the players also got to tuck into a special
Read More -
Disability Survey for those living in Cambridge City
Cambridge City Council is carrying out a Disability Needs Assessment – a survey to find out about who lives in the city and what their needs are. It asks local people their views on what they think about living in the City. This will mean the Council and voluntary sector know about what issues need
Read More -
Banger's and mash at Fenland Deaf Drop-in with Norwich Tuesday Club
Fenland Deaf Drop-in was buzzingly buzy last Thursday. Over 60 people enjoyed Bingo and Bangers and Mash! Check out the short video of the day. [wpvideo VTAsfs7s]
Read More -
BSL Cafe at Worzals tomorrow – come along!
All deaf or deaf/blind people, parents of deaf children or people just learning sign language are all welcome to come and have coffee, or any type of beverage at Worzals Garden Centre Bar & Grill near Wisbech this Saturday 18th April at 2pm. The group have the use of their own private area and their
Read More -
Information about registering and voting in the UK General Election in BSL (with subtititles)
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=808317775883939 The UK General Election is on May 7th. We’ve been working with the Electoral Commission to produce this video with information about registering and voting in the election. The deadline for registering to vote in the election is 20th April. You can register online here www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
Read More -
Addenbrookes to be inspected in April – what are your views?
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=807551065960610 Addenbrooke’s hospital is being inspected by the Care Quality Commission this month and they want to know what you think. What are your experiences of Addenbrookes? There will be a public meeting with BSL interpreters on: Tuesday 21 April 6pm – 7.45pm Cambridge Rugby and Conference Centre, Volac Park, Grantchester Road, Cambridge CB3 9ED
Read More -
American Deaf author coming to Cambridge Literary Festival – book your tickets
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=807139722668411 Come to Cambridge Literary Festival to meet this incredible American Deaf Author, artist and playwright. She uses ASL but it will be BSL and English interpreted too. Book tickets here: http://www.cambridgeliteraryfestival.com/events/louise-stern/ and get 10% off with this promo code: CLF+CDA When: April 19th Time: 5:30pm Cost: £10 (£6 for students, £9 with promo code)
Read More -
BSL and Speech-to-text General Election Hustings announced
[wpvideo 7qweco8H] The Papworth Trust have organised two general election hustings with BSL and Speech-to-text so they’re accessible to deaf people in Cambridgeshire. Why not go along and give your views or ask questions of the candidates.There are meetings in Suffolk and Essex too. Cambridge City Hustings 21st April 2015 Location: St Raphael Hall, Papworth
Read More