Smiling group at Deaf Unity BSL Café sitting around tables, holding drinks and showing sign-language handshapes.
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 Project: Healthy Eating & Balanced Diet workshop with a punk chef, 25 Apr 2026, Lampton Family Hub Hounslow 5–8pm
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 ✨
We're hiring: Training Coordinator and Services Coordinator — Deaf Unity logo and website www.deafunity.org
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
Deaf Unity BSL Café poster: photo of the last group meeting. Next session 17 Apr, 6:30–8:30pm at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank
Smiling group seated at Deaf Unity Cafe
Smiling group seated at Deaf Unity Cafe
Smiling group seated at Deaf Unity Cafe
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 🔗
Interview Skills & Access to Work — Fri 17 Apr, 2–4:30pm, UCL Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London
Workplace skills & Equality Act workshop — Sat 25 Apr, 2–4:30pm, UCL Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London.
To register:
17th April - deafunity.org/event/preparing-for-the-...
25th April - deafunity.org/event/preparing-for-the-...
#DeafCommunity
Each workshop is practical and informative to help you feel prepared for the transition from university to work.
The workshops are free to attend. In return, we ask you to share your feedback after the session so we can improve future workshops.
Free Deaf Unity workshops for deaf university students to build job and interview skills, workplace rights and confidence.
During the workshops, you will:
- Learn tips for jobseeking and applications
- Develop interview skills
- Learn about your rights at work
- Build confidence
- Meet and connect with other deaf university students
Preparing for the World of Work — coaching sessions for deaf and hard-of-hearing university students. www.deafunity.org
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!
Deaf Unity BSL Café: people signing. 20 Mar 6:30pm, Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre
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
Sign-up on our website https://f.mtr.cool/gwozdwlaaw
Or contact us bsl@deafunity.org
#BritishSignLanguage
British Sign Language courses — sign up now. Last April spaces; Intro & Level 1 available at deafunity.org
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!
People gathered in a social circle for Deaf Unity Café; meetings now held on the third Friday of each month.
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
- A 1-hour tutor led online taster, taking place just after Sign Language Week on the 25th March for only £15
🌐https://f.mtr.cool/nahjivasve
#SignLanguageWeek #BSL
We have two ways you can try out the language before committing to a longer course:
- Our eLearning taster to learn at your own pace for only £13
🌐
British Sign Language courses — online taster £15 (Thu 25 Mar 2026, 6:30–7:30pm) or e-learning £13 (30 days). deafunity.org
Did you know Sign Language Week is coming soon in March? 👀
There's no better time to start learning British Sign Language!
Smiling Samantha Baines in a red scarf, named Deaf Role Model of the Month (February), posed in front of a bookshelf.
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
Accessibility Survey - help a uni student in 7 minutes. Image of student, Ibukin, looking at impact of captions.
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).
three people smiling at the camera together, Leah Francisco, Herbert Klein and Nadia Nadarajah
Nadia at the front of lecture theatre giving presentation with audience watching.
Herbert at the front of lecture theatre giving presentation with audience watching
Leah stood at the front of lecture theatre giving presentation about travelling as a deaf person
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
British Sign Language courses available for April 2026: Introduction to BSL (£150) and Level 1 BSL (£615). Sign up at www.deafunity.org.
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
Poster for "Healthy Deaf Minds" event titled "Travelling as a deaf person." Features guest speakers Leah Francisco, Herbert Klein, and Nadia Nadarajah. Scheduled for 11 February 2026, from 6pm to 9pm, at the University of Westminster, London. Sponsored by Wilson James and organised by Deaf Unity.
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:
If you've started a British Sign Language course but need some tips to practice outside of the classroom, check out our latest article 👀👇
Introducing one of our wonderful BSL tutors, Mohsin, who has been teaching with Deaf Unity for five years.
Full interview on our website, link in bio 🔗
Deaf Unity Café Update ☕
After feedback from the community, the BSL café will now take place on the third Friday every month.
The next date is 20th February, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
📍Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London SE1 8XX
✉️ community@deafunity.org
See you there!
Event for deaf university students 📣
Are you a deaf university student thinking about work after graduation?
Join our online workshop on 28 January at 10am. Delivered in Sign Supported English with live captions.
Register your free place - link in bio 🔗
Register for your free ticket - https://f.mtr.cool/ehduibdifg
#DeafCommunity
Herbert Klein, a mental health professional, smiles while seated. He will be a presenter at HDM London.
Having recently returned from his trip for the Deaf Indonesian Project, Herbert Klein will be joining us at our next Healthy Deaf Minds event on 11th February. He will talk about his experiences and work relating to travel and mental health.
