John Hood

New Paid Work Opportunity for the Newham Community If you live in Newham and are currently unemployed, the Trailblazer Programme offers a supportive route into paid work. Delivered with Dialogue Hub, this opportunity provides paid barista work experience and employment in an inclusive workplace designed for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. Participants can build skills, confidence, and real work experience, with communication support available through BSL, visual systems, written...

Clear communication is essential for everyone, especially when people have different ways of understanding and sharing information. For Deaf and hearing audiences, tools like Video Relay Service (VRS) and Copilot in Teams Meetings make a big difference. They help conversations flow smoothly, reduce misunderstandings, and make meetings more productive. This post explains how VRS and Copilot work, why they matter, and how they support better communication for all. ! Eye-level view of a person...

Communication is the heart of every successful business and organisation. But what happens when communication barriers exist? For Deaf individuals, these barriers can be frustrating and isolating. Thankfully, technology is stepping up to bridge this gap. One standout example is the innovative work done by InSignLanguage , a company dedicated to making communication seamless and inclusive for Deaf people and those who work with them. In this post, you will discover how technological...