Meet our Discover UCL Panel Chair, Paul, a Senior Travel Advisor at Amsaan Accessible Tours and is passionate about accessible travel, deaf inclusion, and connecting with communities worldwide. Learn about the Discover UCL role models here - https://deafunity.org/?p=20633

Meet Max Fisher, a multi-award winning disability and LGBTQIA+ activist, scientist, and author who was recognised in 2024 as the UK’s most influential disabled scientist. Learn more about the Discover UCL role models here - https://deafunity.org/?p=20633

Meet Jephta Asamoah, an AI solutions engineer at one of the UK’s largest FTSE100 companies. He studied Economics and Politics at the University of Leeds for 4 years. Learn more about the Discover UCL role models here https://deafunity.org/?p=20633

Meet Kirsty Jade, a deaf professional, content creator, and advocate. She's the Services Manager at Manchester Deaf Centre with a First Class degree in Deaf Studies and Education. Read more about our Discover UCL role models here https://deafunity.org/?p=20633

Meet Fatima, a Senior Clinical Scientist in paediatric audiology, supporting deaf children. She has First Class Honours in Biomedical Sciences from Southampton and an MSc in Neurosensory Sciences from Manchester. Learn about Fatima and our Discover UCL role models: https://deafunity.org/?p=20633

This summer, we will be hosting a Deaf Role Model talk and Q&A panel for prospective students. The role models that will be sharing their experiences are Kirsty Jade, Fatima Farhan, Jephta Asamoah and Max Fisher.  Stay tuned to learn more about them over the next couple of weeks 👀 #DeafRoleModel

Our Deaf Unity Café is on the third Friday every month at Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX. If you're a learner or fluent BSL user, come along to socialise and make friends. You can join our Facebook group to connect with attendees  https://f.mtr.cool/uyukvvyzin See you there! ✨

REMINDER 📣 Our free workshop for deaf university students is tomorrow! 🕜2pm - 4:30pm  📍University College London  ❓Topic - Workplace Skills and Equality Act To register, visit https://deafunity.org/event/workplace-skills-and-the-equality-act/ #DeafCommunity #EqualityAct

🎓 Want to build your workplace skills and learn about your rights at work? Join our free employability workshop on workplace skills and the Equality Act at UCL, for deaf university students. Register now – https://f.mtr.cool/mwwkxjylyy

It's almost time for our Deaf Café this month. Come along on Friday 15th May at 6:30pm to Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre. All BSL users and learners are welcome 🤗

Deaf university students -we want your views! 🎓 Help shape the new Deaf Unity student handbook for students preparing for university. 📅 Apply by 15 May 🖼️ Full details in the image below Join our mailing list for future student opportunities: https://f.mtr.cool/omkynkvltb

Happy National BSL Day! 🎉 Today marks the anniversary of the British Sign Language act 2022. Celebrate with us: Join our BSL Café on 15th May at Southbank Centre, explore our e-learning course, or start a live tutor-led class.  #NationalBSLDay

Featured Jobs 💼 We have new opportunities on our jobs board for the deaf community! For all open jobs, information and to apply, visit our jobs board - https://f.mtr.cool/nhyqgsjfdv

It's almost time for our Deaf Café this month. Come along on Friday 17th April at 6:30pm to Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre. All BSL users and learners are welcome 🤗

Deaf Lives Event 🙌 Our last Deaf Lives event is on 25th April! Punk Chef will be attending to talk about his journey, share some tips and show how to make some tasty food 🧑‍🍳 For more information and to register, visit https://f.mtr.cool/gbkpslzklz See you there ✨

Deaf Unity currently has paid job opportunities for passionate individuals to lead on the development of our Training and Income generation services.  Take a look, links in bio! 💼 #DeafJobs #DeafCareers

Wow, what an amazing turnout at the Deaf Unity Café last week!  Thank you to everyone who attended and to our wonderful volunteer hosts for creating such a welcoming environment for all the old and new faces.  The next date is 17th April, see you there! 🌟 #DeafCommunity

Were you inspired by Sign Language week? Would you like to join us as an ally, and learn some BSL? If you're not sure where to start with learning, we are proud to offer new e-learning courses which you can do wherever and whenever you want! Our BSL taster is the perfect starter - link in bio 🔗

Are you a deaf or hard of hearing university student preparing for your career? Join Deaf Unity's free in-person workshops to boost your skills and confidence for the workplace!

Reminder!  The Deaf Unity café is tonight ☕ We had a great turnout last month and can't wait to meet you all again today.  If you want to practice BSL, and meet new people come along tonight 6:30 - 8:30pm at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London.  See you there 🌟 #BSL #DeafCommunity

Our next BSL courses are starting soon in April 📣 Learn from an experienced deaf tutor and choose from a 10 week introduction course, or a 32 week Signature accredited Level 1 course. Not sure if you're ready to commit long-term? Try our fantastic BSL taster eLearning course to get you started!

We had a fantastic turnout at the Deaf Unity Café this month. It was lovely to meet everyone, socialise and practice BSL.  The next date is 20th March  Hope to see you there! ✉️If you'd like to join our Facebook group to stay up-to-date, please get in touch. #DeafCommunity

Did you know Sign Language Week is coming soon in March? 👀 There's no better time to start learning British Sign Language!

Our role model this month is Samantha Baines, a multi award-winning comedian, author, actor, broadcaster and activist. Samantha tells us all about her journey up to now.  Thank you, Samantha, for sharing your story and being a role model 🙌 #DeafCommunity

A Durham University student is researching video accessibility and needs your help with a quick survey: https://f.mtr.cool/mhgsqandhu It takes about 7 minutes, has five short videos and two questions each. Open to everyone 16+ (UK-based preferred).

Thanks to our guest speakers, volunteers, and everyone who joined our Healthy Deaf Minds event! Leah Francisco, Herbert Klein, and Nadia Nadarajah shared inspiring travel stories. Big thanks to Wilson James for sponsoring. We can't wait for the next one!🙌 #DeafCommunity

Want to make a difference? Join us as a remote reception volunteer! Be the first point of contact via email, using your customer service skills. Commit 3-5 hours weekly. Ready to help? More info: https://f.mtr.cool/pvtoqijxhw #Volunteer #DeafCommunity

Beginner BSL courses starting April 📣 Take the first step to learning British Sign Language with our online Introduction or accredited Level 1 courses.  Register on our website - https://f.mtr.cool/cebplfueoe ✉️ bsl@deafunity.org

Event reminder 📣 Our Healthy Deaf Minds event is next week!  Last chance to book your free place - https://f.mtr.cool/fdjxtymqeo This event is kindly sponsored by Wilson James 🙌 #DeafCommunity #HealthyDeafMinds

🔔 It's #TinnitusWeek! Tinnitus affects both deaf and hearing individuals uniquely. Learn more about these challenges and find support. Check out our article by Hearing Aid UK:

Tinnitus Week 2026: Understanding the invisible challenge in our community | Deaf Unity

Tinnitus Week is an opportunity to spotlight a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, including a significant portion of the deaf community.

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