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Bridging the Gap Between the Hearing & Deaf Worlds

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‘Stop Language Deprivation & Encourage Language Acquisition for Deaf Children’ with Kimberly Sanzo from Language First

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In this episode, I got chatting Kimberly Sanzo of Language First who has an incredible insight in the world of language deprivation that d/Deaf children can go through and the importance of having the right environment to encourage language acquisition.

Like all interviews on this podcast, I come away with a different on a topic that I don’t have lot of knowledge about but after chatting to Kimberly, it has opened up my mind about the power of sign languages, and I’m sure it will do the same to you too.

Listen or read the interview with Kimberly Sanzo here

‘Behind-the-Scenes of ‘Song for a Whale’ – An Interview with Lynne Kelly

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After reading ‘Song for a Whale’, I had the pleasure of interviewing the author Lynne Kelly to get a detailed “behind-the-scenes” access of the book, learn more about the characters and how her day as a sign language interpreter has helped to play a part in shaping this book.

The interview contains no spoilers so if you haven’t had the chance to read ‘Song for Whale’, you must get yourself a copy of the book.

Listen to podcast or read transcript of the interview with Lynne Kelly

‘Being a Deaf Personal Trainer of The Deaf Gym’ – An Interview with David Edginton

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In episode 19, I interview David Edginton who is a Deaf Personal Trainer and the co-founder of The Deaf Gym.

We discuss everything from his own personal challenges of being a PT to the issues on how d/Deaf people are restricted from the general gyms due to communication barriers and shares advice that is suitable for the general gyms and d/Deaf people alike.

Listen or read the episode with David Edginton here

‘Being a CODA & Sign-Sing Performer’ – An Interview with Wayne Barrow

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In episode 9 of the podcast, I chat with Wayne Barrow, a CODA (child of Deaf adults) and a sign-singing performer where he performs online and also runs his own business where he teaches other people to sign-sing to popular music.

Wayne is also a huge advocate of having British Sign Language taught at school too and is campaigning to make it happen.

Read or listen to the interview with Wayne Barrow here