BT Sport is an important initiative that aims to bring the Deaf and hard of hearing community together through sport, and to provide accessible and inclusive sports coverage. It is a great way for members of the Deaf and hard of hearing community to fully engage and understand the sport they are watching, and to […]
In 2012, A man named James Clarke, with Usher Syndrome, shared his experience of being refused a sign language interpreter by a gym. Usher Syndrome is a genetic condition that affects both hearing and vision. People with Usher Syndrome are born deaf or hard of hearing and develop vision loss later in life. James requested a sign
The appearance of Jamie Clarke, a Deaf footballer and model, on the reality TV show SAS: Who Dares Wins presents a great opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the Deaf community in accessing the fitness industry. The show, which is known for putting contestants through intense physical and mental challenges, will provide
Alex Orlov I’ve been using gyms for around 20 years so far. But I felt pretty anxious back when I first started working out in one, as an unemployed university graduate. At the time, I was pretty shy and my confidence was at its lowest level because I was out of work. I didn’t know
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