Deaf Unity

@deafunity.bsky.social

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The charity preparing deaf people for success https://m.mtrbio.com/deaf-unity

Smiling man in a blazer with colorful overlays promoting a UCL panel chair and Deaf Unity trustee and travel advisor.
Smiling person on blue poster - role model as scientist, activist, author.
Close-up of a person with graphics reading Discover UCL role model — economics & politics; AI solutions engineer.
Smiling person presented as a UCL role model — Kirsty Jade - content creator, policy and campaigns advocate.
Smiling person, Fatima Farhan, in blazer with banners: "Discover UCL role model", "Biomedical Sciences", "Senior Clinical Scientist."
Purple poster introducing four diverse smiling role models; one making a sign-language handshape.
Deaf Unity BSL Cafe 2026. third Friday of every month. Dates - 17July, 21 August, 18 September, 16 October, 20 November, 18 December. 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London, SE1 8XX. Nearest tube - Embankment, Waterloo. Nearest station - Waterloo.
White text on purple asking "Are you a deaf student?" alongside a sketched white megaphone with sound lines.
Smiling group at Deaf Unity BSL Café sitting around tables, holding drinks and showing sign-language handshapes.
People seated in a circle signing and chatting at a Deaf Unity Café gathering, with a small service dog in the foreground.
Jobs: Training Coord (Remote); Engagement Exec (Remote/London); CQC Reg Manager (National); Treasurer (Volunteer).
Smiling group at Deaf Unity BSL Café sitting around tables, holding drinks and showing sign-language handshapes.
Deaf Lives Project: Healthy Eating & Balanced Diet workshop with a punk chef, 25 Apr 2026, Lampton Family Hub Hounslow 5–8pm
We're hiring: Training Coordinator and Services Coordinator — Deaf Unity logo and website www.deafunity.org
Deaf Unity BSL Café poster: photo of the last group meeting. Next session 17 Apr, 6:30–8:30pm at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank
Interview Skills & Access to Work — Fri 17 Apr, 2–4:30pm, UCL Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London
Free Deaf Unity workshops for deaf university students to build job and interview skills, workplace rights and confidence.
Preparing for the World of Work — coaching sessions for deaf and hard-of-hearing university students. www.deafunity.org
Deaf Unity BSL Café: people signing. 20 Mar 6:30pm, Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre
British Sign Language courses — sign up now. Last April spaces; Intro & Level 1 available at deafunity.org
People gathered in a social circle for Deaf Unity Café; meetings now held on the third Friday of each month.
British Sign Language courses — online taster £15 (Thu 25 Mar 2026, 6:30–7:30pm) or e-learning £13 (30 days). deafunity.org
Smiling Samantha Baines in a red scarf, named Deaf Role Model of the Month (February), posed in front of a bookshelf.
Accessibility Survey - help a uni student in 7 minutes. Image of student, Ibukin, looking at impact of captions.
three people smiling at the camera together, Leah Francisco, Herbert Klein and Nadia Nadarajah
British Sign Language courses available for April 2026: Introduction to BSL (£150) and Level 1 BSL (£615). Sign up at www.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.
Herbert Klein, a mental health professional, smiles while seated. He will be a presenter at HDM London.
Nadia Nadarajah, an actress, presenter, and writer, stands confidently with arms crossed, in front of a wooden background.
Volunteer Opportunity! Deaf Unity Cafe Volunteer in London. Commitment: Approx. 3 hours a month. Join the Deaf Unity team!
Leah Francisco, a Deaf and LGBTQ+ activist and comedian, is featured as a presenter for HDM London.
Featured Jobs: Communications and Marketing Manager, Deaf Unity Cafe Volunteer in London, Projects Officer in Lincolnshire, Clinical Rehabilitation Assistant in Newcastle. Visit deafunity.org/jobs for more info.
Poster for all BSL courses led by Deaf Unity from Introduction to Level 6. Email bsl@deafunity.org or visit www.deafunity.org
Golden balloons spell "Happy New Year 2026" with stars and gift boxes on a dark glittery background. Text reads "From everyone at Deaf Unity".
Collage showcasing Deaf Unity's 2025 events for empowering deaf individuals, featuring workshops, presentations, and community gatherings.
A group of people poses in an office; text highlights new e-learning modules supported by JPMorgan Chase’s Force for Good Initiative.
Headshot of Damaris Cooke, Deaf Role Model of the Month for December, against a yellow background,
A group of diverse people smiling and waving inside a café. Text reads: "DEAF UNITY Café. Join us 12th December, Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall, 6:30pm - 8:30pm."
Poster for all BSL courses led by Deaf Unity from Introduction to Level 6. Email bsl@deafunity.org or visit www.deafunity.org
Four colorful hands with hearts, representing unity and support, above the text "December 5 International Volunteer Day" and "www.deafunity.org".
Healthy Deaf Minds poster with images from past events and details on the next one in February
Job listings on a colorful background: Outreach Support Worker for Deafblind, CRM Analyst in London, Advocate in Derbyshire, Production Journalist in Belfast. Visit deafunity.org/jobs for more information.
Four diverse individuals with disabilities are depicted: a man in a wheelchair, a person signing, a woman with a prosthetic arm holding an apple, and a woman with sight loss holding a cane. Text at the top reads "International Day of Persons with Disabilities."
Table comparing British Sign Language course levels with Signature guided learning hours and Deaf Unity structure, highlighting hours per level.
Company Research Do some research on the company before your interview. Find out their purpose and values. What do they do? Do they offer services or products? Who are their customers? Take a look at their website and social media: have they made any big announcements, or have there been any recent developments in the company? What sort of feedback or comments do they get on their social posts?
Healthy Deaf Minds poster with images of speakers Nadia, Herbert and Leah. Details on the location, date and time. Graphic of the world and airplane travelling around in the background.
Poster for all BSL courses led by Deaf Unity from Introduction to Level 6. Email bsl@deafunity.org or visit www.deafunity.org