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**NEW – Zoom is rolling out a new update Version: 5.2.3, which includes multi-pins and spotlight. This way, we can spotlight on presenter/work and one or two BSL interpreters. Please update your Zoom now for a better quality workshop!**

A sneaky look at the recent workshop on ‘What is drawing?’ Sam set up many different challenges on what is drawing with using coffee as an ink! It was great fun! #deafinitelywomen #deaf #BSL #hearingloss #arts Look at this fabulous piece of work done by a couple of...

BSL, subtitle and audio by Derbyshire County Council Test and trace Test and Trace is the national NHS programme set up to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. https://bit.ly/2ROaROT

📷Recently we had our photography session for smartphone – We are loving her tips on PIXLR app. #deafinitelywomen #photography #deaf #hearingloss #CharityUK#BSL @artscouncilofengland

During our video team meeting, there was a surprise visitor on our screen, a very sweet Penny! Suzanne gorgeous new puppy likes to make an appearance. #puppy #teammeeting #deafinitelywomen #charityUK

🏃‍♀️Molly and her Communication Guide in a fantastic colourful outfit, went out running after work! Well done for keeping fit! The ideal time to get fit again with Zoomacise! #fitness #deafinitelywomen #deafwomen #deaf #BSL #hardofhearing #hearingloss

A new journey to the Deaf world I lost my hearing mid-way through my University degree. At 19; it was terrifying but also I was clue-less. I ignorantly had no idea it was possible to lose your hearing overnight. I just thought I had a really bad head cold and didn’t...

Molly O’Brien has recently evaluated the Deaf Women Matters project. It found that we have exceeded our agreed targets set by the National Lottery Community Fund.  For example: • 466 deaf women have registered onto our courses • We have delivered 27 workshops and...

Art-based online workshops have been highly successful, quoted by one of our members who attended ‘Basic Creative Writing for Blogging’ lead by Sahera Khan last August. “Thank you very much for the workshop with Sahera Khan this afternoon. My eyes lit up when I...

Deborah Lush has joined our team as the Deaf Abuse Free Personal Navigational Support worker Deborah has some years of experience working and volunteering at Derbyshire Police Headquarters. She will be a valuable asset to all Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing women...

As a result of our recent research project, Deaf Abuse Free project has been created to educate deaf women on how to protect themselves in relationships as well as providing one-to-one support when accessing information or specialist abuse services. The project is...

Sahera Khan is a Muslim, Deaf & BSL Writer/Creator, Artist/Actress, Filmmaker & YouTuber. She delivered two workshops for deaf women who were enjoying how to write/video/blog in different blogging styles. She made it easy for us to understand. One participant...

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Please click on the link below to find out the update of Coronavirus (COVID-19) from Derbyshire County Council's website. https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/health-and-wellbeing/health-protection/disease-control/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19.aspx

A clear video from Department of Health and Social Care - DHSC They are working hard to ensure public health measures are accessible and inclusive. Enjoy your summer safely. https://www.facebook.com/389626571786172/videos/333034564400574