Google searches for Sign Language classes spiked 250% after Marvel’s first Deaf Superhero. A lot of people reportedly seem to be interested in learning sign language after Marvel’s first deaf superhero in Eternals, effectively proving that representation matters. In...
Australia’s new Disability Strategy was released on 3 December, International Day of People with Disability. The Strategy calls on all Australians to ensure people with disability can participate as equal members of society. At its heart is a commitment to creating an...
‘A Captioning Scheme for Subscription Television’ is the title of a Government discussion paper that lists changes that are planned for captioning on subscription (Pay) TV. Deafness Forum of Australia examined the list of proposed changes and gave the Government a...
Dangerous Listening Many Indigenous people are exposed to loud noise for long periods in their home environments. Crowded housing, the high proportion of Indigenous people with conductive hearing loss and easier access to noise-generating entertainment equipment...
We received a letter from the Minister for the NDIS and you can read it here
Dear members, this is to advise you of the upcoming Annual General Meeting of the members of the Deafness Forum of Australia Wednesday 24 November 2021 3.00pm AEDT webcast using Zoom. To register to attend the meeting please visit...