Introducing the blog for the new Deaf space project – and a first BSL post.
As you’ll know if you read this blog, I’ve recently been appointed Research Assistant (which is a slightly demeaning way of saying that I’m the main researcher!) on a three … Continue reading
Commodifications of sign language… part 1
Just spotted this article on ‘skinput’ on the BBC website. The most interesting bit for me is not the idea that you can use skin as an interface, but the … Continue reading
A plea to the press on Clause 14 (HFAE Bill)
I know it sells papers… gets ratings… draws crowds… and there’s nothing better than a bloodfest to get the juices flowing… but this (highlights added) “Concepts of equality and parental … Continue reading
Response to John Humphries
I’ve been spurred back to writing by yesterday’s response to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill by Tomato Lichy and Paula Garfield on Radios 2 and 4… and particularly by … Continue reading
Neglect
Oh the shame… it’s been over a month and a half since I wrote anything on here… beware, the writing up can take over your life… and if the writing … Continue reading
Chapter one nearly done
It’s dragging on… but the end of chapter one is in sight. I had a meeting with my two new geography supervisors, Yvonne Whelan and Robert Mayhew on Tuesday and … Continue reading