the DeafBlog: October 2009 Archives

Little Miss Sunshine meets The Miracle Worker

Helen Keller is to be revived on Broadway next year, in a stage version of The Miracle Worker. Keller will be played by 12yr old Abigail Breslin, who is best known for her role in independent sleeper hit Little... continue reading

October 30, 2009 at 4:18 PM | Permalink | Comments (4)

Lottery brings helping hand for deaf community in Leicester

New opportunities are set to blossom for hard-to-reach deaf people and their families in Leicester, following a cash injection of £243,900 from the Big Lottery Fund (BIG). The HearNow project is celebrating news of a grant from BIG’s Reaching... continue reading

October 29, 2009 at 5:44 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Mr Motivator backs RNID campaign

Legendary fitness instructor, Mr Motivator, is calling on fundraisers to get fit, get energised and sign-up now for RNID’s London to Paris cycle challenge and raise vital funds for the charity’s work with hearing loss and hearing health. The... continue reading

October 26, 2009 at 9:07 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Jacqui Smith challenges Parliament to improve access for deaf constituents

Jacqui Smith MP has raised the issue of access to Parliament for disabled people on the floor of Parliament. Jacqui was concerned that when she tried to arrange for Redditch Deaf Club to visit Parliament she was told that... continue reading

October 23, 2009 at 8:37 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Top computer honour for deaf student

A deaf computer whiz has been named the most enterprising student in Scotland.... continue reading

October 22, 2009 at 6:24 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Documentary about 27 year-old man who hears for first time premieres

Brooklyn Girl Productions presents the premiere of the award-winning documentary film 'From Silence to Sound' at the New York International Film Festival this Friday. The film tells the story of Justin Garrett, a man who has been profoundly deaf... continue reading

October 21, 2009 at 3:58 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

New hope for blind based on cochlear implants

An artificial retina could restore sight to the blind, according to new research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The device can be plugged directly into the optic nerve and is based on cochlear implants. "We are skipping the... continue reading

October 19, 2009 at 4:09 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

MP backs campaign to help deaf children achieve their potential

Richard Benyon, MP for Newbury, met with Louis Kissaun - the deaf 17 year-old TV star, at the Conservative Party conference, to find out about the barriers deaf young people face at school. Louis, who attends the Mary Hare... continue reading

October 16, 2009 at 8:06 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Deaf teenagers given starring roles in new era of TV drama

A new drama starring deaf teenagers from South London has aired on the community channel and online.... continue reading

October 15, 2009 at 6:00 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

The new Baha BP100 - the gem you have to hear

Cochlear's newest innovation is the world's first programmable sound processor, built exclusively for bone conduction. With 30 years of experience developing bone conduction solutions, along with input from Baha users, parents, and professionals, Cochlear has delivered a gem! Clarity... continue reading

October 13, 2009 at 11:25 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

Why our little Scarlett is a world's first

Scarlett Singleton can now hear after being the first patient to be fitted with the thinnest ever cochlear implant. As Scarlett presses buttons on her favourite toy she giggles in response to the animal noises it makes. It may... continue reading

October 13, 2009 at 9:01 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Marjorie Sherman Memorial Lecture 2009

Given by Dr Patricia Chute What? Cochlear Implant Conundrums: Is it the map, the equipment, the services or the child? When? Thursday 12 November at 5.30pm Where? The Ear Foundation, Nottingham Dr Pat Chute will be giving this year’s... continue reading

October 13, 2009 at 6:36 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Dancing duo prove they’ve got rhythm

Two talented young dancers have been crowned world champions. Mikey Riddington-Smith, 13, and his dance partner Edward Jones, 14, both from Bedford, won the under 16s World Electro Boogie Street Dancing Championship in Poland. Mikey was born profoundly deaf... continue reading

October 13, 2009 at 6:00 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

BBC searches for CI recipient to play lead role in new drama

The BBC is looking to cast an aspiring deaf (or hearing impaired) actress in the lead female role of new drama, The Silence. The girl should be aged around 16 to 19 and does not have to have had... continue reading

October 12, 2009 at 10:58 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Helen Keller statue is unveiled in Washington

A bronze statue of Helen Keller was unveiled in Washington yesterday as lawmakers praised her as a trailblazer and an inspiration for those with disabilities. The statue shows Keller, who lost her sight and hearing to illness when she... continue reading

October 8, 2009 at 9:23 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Cochlear celebrates with special celebrity guests

Hard of hearing adults and children* and their families enjoyed a day of education, fun and laughter at Cochlear’s Celebrations on Saturday (3 October). The event, which was held at The Heart of England Centre in Warwickshire, saw the... continue reading

October 6, 2009 at 5:52 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)