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4 Years of Deafie Blogger

May 15, 2019 | deafieblogger

Collage of four photos; left to right - black and white side portrait of teenage me with hair in ponytail and sunglasses on, secondly; me smiling with hair flying in the wind wearing blue chequered shirt, third; back of my hearing aids on my ears with the alps in the background, fourth and right; me smiling looking at camera blonde hair wearing red top

Hi!

Time just flies! Here we are, four years later! I set this blog up on 15th May 2015 after feeling frustrated about life experiences and barriers I faced due to my deafness.

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Deaf Awareness Week 2019: The Highlights

May 12, 2019 | deafieblogger

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Hi everyone!

AND THE BIGGEST WEEK OF THE YEAR is over… sadly!

What a week it’s been though! Throughout this Deaf Awareness Week, we’ve seen many incredible photos, videos and lots of people sharing their stories.

I thought it would be a nice tribute to sum up the highlights in this blog!

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‘Laughing to Deaf’ Comedy Night

May 9, 2019 | deafieblogger

Three photos, left is me with John Bishop smiling, John is wearing a black turtleneck jumper. Middle is me on stage with the Comedy Store logo in background and Action on Hearing Loss pull up banner. Right is me with Russell Howard Smiling. Russell is wearing a blue jumoer and me a white tshirt with AOHL logo on

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Had a major fan-girl moment… I got to meet Russell Howard and John Bishop!

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Deaf Awareness Week: 6-12th May!

May 4, 2019 | deafieblogger

A montage of three images, left is me smiling looking across at something, the middle is a black and white photo of me holding hearing aids up by my heart in a heart shape and on the right is me smiling looking at the camera. The text on screen says Deaf Awareness Week 2019

Hello to my amazing readers!

Next week it’s my favourite week of the year, it’s *drumroll please*…

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Limping Chicken: Dating, relationships and deafness

April 13, 2019 | deafieblogger

Couple holding hands in the woods, photo taken from behind, girl on left long blonde hair wearing red jumper, boy on right short black hair wearing blue and red chequered shirt

Hello lovely Readers!

This year has been so exciting so far! I’ve started writing officially for The Limping Chicken, a popular deaf blog!

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British Deaf News: Deafness and Mental Health

April 7, 2019 | deafieblogger

A white illustration of a side portrait of someone's head with a blue messy background. In the brain side of the head it says anxiety, phobia, PTSD, stress, etc

Hello,

Recently, there has been news in the deaf community of a well-known man who passed way due to mental health reasons. It’s all very tragic, and thoughts go out to his family.

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I’m E, aka Deafie Blogger. I’m an award winning blogger and activist and I'm profoundly deaf! I'm a proud Phonak hEARo and I love inspiring deaf people. Read more on the 'About Me' page.

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Leadership Award Winner – Signature Deaf Awards 2018

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No.5 … Top 10 UK Deaf Blogs!

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Subtitles are more than just words, they create a story, a vision, an understanding. They’re not just hugely beneficial for deaf and hard of hearing people, but for those with other disabilities such as Auditory Processing Disorder and those who English is not their first language... • People are exposed to subtitles on a daily basis without realising they’re using them... social media videos are adding subtitles as a way of getting the message across to those who don’t play sound out loud while out and about. Cafes and pubs often have subtitles on TVs, public transport has scrolling announcement screens! • The problem is we need subtitles to understand what’s being said, but we’re up against those who say subtitles are distracting - so we have no choice but to watch in silence not understanding what’s being said. We’re excluded from social outings such as the cinema because of the lack of subtitles. • @deafgirly , @Paula_garfield , Daniel Jillings and I been working with @speechmatics_official and @screensubtitlingsystems to show how important subtitles are - they increase views and make content accessible. Subtitles can change lives - if it’s worth saying, say it with subtitles #addsubtitles • Want more #subtitledcinema showings? Please sign my petition! Link in bio • #deafawarenessweek #deaf #hearingloss #hardofhearing #subtitles #captions #subtitleit #addsubtitles #deafness #hearing #access #awareness #deafaware #deafawareness #equality
Here we are, four years later, 15th May 2019... I set this blog up on 15th May 2015 after feeling frustrated about life experiences and barriers I faced due to my deafness. With a suggestion from my deaf boyfriend to set up a blog, ‘Day in the life of a deafie’ was born; later changed to ‘Deafie Blogger’! • This has been another whirlwind year, full of highs and lows, triumphs and struggles but I wouldn’t have been inspired to get through without the support from family, friends and my lovely followers – so thank you all. I’ve grown so much as a blogger and as a person too, I’ve become more confident and inspired to stand up for what I believe in, and to be proud of my deafness. Here’s to many more! • Check out my blog (link in bio) for my Top 5 Highlights and my Top 5 Aims for the next year! • These images are a throwback from the very first image when I started blogging, to now! • #deaf #hearingloss #deafness #anniversary #blogger #blog #inspiring #hearinglosswontstopme #deafiscool #deafandproud #thankyou #deafawareness
With #DeafAwarenessWeek coming to an end and #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek starting next week, I’d like to touch on the subject of #Deafness and #MentalHealth • Deafness can be quite isolating and frustrating, especially as we’re faced with barriers on a daily basis and it might feel like a never-ending battle. Some days it can feel like the world is on your shoulders, but it’s important to take a step back and approach one step at a time. There’s support out there, someone to talk to, organisations with accessible services, there are others who have similar hearing loss experiences, please remember that you’re not alone, it’s just taking the first step and things will get better. We’re all in this together! I’ve written a couple of blogs on this topic if anyone would like to read them 💛 • #itsoknottobeok #MHAW2019 #mentalhealth #DAW2019 #deaf #hearingloss #hardofhearing #deafawareness #deafaware #mentalhealthawareness
#DEAFAWARENESSWEEK ⭐️ - Let’s work together to break down negative stigma tied to deafness and hearing aids! We can show that being deaf is cool and that hearing aids can be a fashion statement! 💁🏼‍♀️ • I came to accept my deafness during my late teens as unfortunately it’s not going away... I’m a lover of life so why let it get me down? We can embrace our unique qualities and make it something we’re proud of, something that we can shout from the rooftops! By doing this, we’re raising awareness, we can break down myths and misconceptions, all in the hope that society will become more inclusive and understanding... • I invite you all to share your hearing loss experiences, photos, videos... join me in decorating your hearing technologies and let’s make it a trend! 🙌🏻 • Check out my snazzy NEW ear moulds and hearing aid stickers! How cool are they? • #deaf #hearingloss #deafness #daw2019 #deafiscool #flauntyourhearingaids #lifeison #skinitmade #myths #misconceptions #stigma #awareness #deafandproud
Had lots of fun working with @speechmatics_official , @screensubtitlingsystems and @deafgirly for Deaf Awareness Week - Screen launched GetSasquatching, a subtitling solution for social media content, check it out! (Link in bio) https://bit.ly/2Wbr2X2 • If it’s worth saying, say it with subtitles. #addsubtitles • #DeafAwarenessWeek #Deaf #Awareness #HearingLoss #HardofHearing #Subtitles #Subtitleit #captions #deafness #deafiscool #deafandproud
WHAT A NIGHT! I got to meet @johnbish100 and @russellhoward at the @comedystorelondon for @actiononhearingloss Laughing to Deaf comedy night! 😁 • Bumped into the lovely @missscardoug , caught up with @liamodelluk and finally met @louise_deaf_awareness ! A fantastic night! • #Laughingtodeaf #comedystorelondon #deafawarenessweek #johnbishop #russellhoward #comedy #deaf #hearingloss
It’s #DeafAwarenessWeek ! • I’m Ellie, I’m an outgoing, friendly person and love living life to the full! An avid traveller, exploring new countries brings out the wanderlust in me... I was an Olympic Torchbearer, I’ve done two Skydives (a definite adrenaline junkie!) Swimming and socialising are hobbies of mine, I love campaigning for things I’m passionate about oh... and I’m deaf! • My profound hearing loss is just a part of me, I don’t let it define who I am. I aim to break down negative stigma, raise awareness and inspire others with hearing loss through my blogs and social networks! • My motto; I love showing that ‘deaf people can achieve anything they dream of, given the right support’ and ‘to not let anything stand in their way of reaching their goals’ • There’s lots going on this week, can’t wait to see you all getting involved! • #deafiscool #hearinglosswontstopme #deafandproud #deafawareness #deafaware #flauntyourhearingaids #deaf #hearingloss #hardofhearing #deafness #awareness #rolemodels #celebratingrolemodels
Today marks the end of one journey, with the start of an exciting new adventure! • It’s my last day as a Marketing Executive for a Spa and Health Club, and I’m so excited to be joining Royal Association for Deaf People as an Events Fundraiser! • It’s always been the dream to work within the deaf community, it’s so close to my heart! Plus... I can put my Sign Language skills to good use! 🙌🏻🤟🏻 • #newjourney #newjob #onwardsandupwards #newchallenge #life #journey #career #lastday #memories #smiles #deaf #hearingloss #deafiscool #hearinglosswontstopme #deafandproud
💛🐣 Happy Easter 🐣💛 • I hope you’re all enjoying the Bank Holiday sunshine and tucking into some chocolate treats! • #HappyEaster #Easter #chocolate #hearingaids #lifeison #flauntyourhearingaids #hearinglosswontstopme #deaf #hearingloss #bankholiday #deafiscool

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