We’re thrilled that our Youth Coordinator, Mitchell Graham, has been shortlisted in two categories at YouthLink Scotland‘s National Youth Work Awards 2022. Mitchell is shortlisted in two categories: Youth Worker of the Year Equality & Diversity We’re incredibly proud of the work Mitchell has done since joining Deaf Action in 2020. He has transformed our Youth Club, putting deaf young …

Our festive virtual balloon race is fun for everyone! Get competitive with your friends, family and colleagues, whilst raising money for Deaf Action. Help support our vital services by taking part in our festive virtual balloon race by buying a balloon for £3. How does it work? Buy your balloon before noon on the 15th of December. The balloons launch on ...

An enchanting evening of fundraising and Christmas cheer On Friday 12th November, we delivered some much-needed Christmas cheer at St James Quarter, with their first Christmas light switch on. The enchanting evening took saw Deaf Action’s BSL Choir and Youth Club, alongside Cash 4 Kids, hit the big red button to officially bring Christmas to Edinburgh. Our very own signing ...

The power of silence Rose Ayling-Ellis’s performances on Strictly Come Dancing over recent weeks have been incredible to watch and it’s been even more incredible to see the impact her presence is having towards creating a more inclusive community. Rose’s latest performance on Saturday 13th November included 16 seconds of silence, which stunned audiences and has gone on to significantly ...

Click for BSL video Tell us what you want We have reopened our bar, and will be reopening on a regular basis, so we want to know what you would like to do! Deaf Action is open to everyone in our community, so we want to make it the perfect place for everyone. Please share your thoughts in the form ...

Deaf Action is delighted to announce that we will be partnering with St James Quarter in Edinburgh, alongside Radio Forth’s Cash for Kids. Through the partnership Deaf Action will work with St James Quarter to become the world’s first cultural and lifestyle hub which is fully inclusive and accessible to deaf visitors. With over 1 million deaf people living in ...

Click for BSL video We’re delighted to announce that [sonus], a charity based in Hampshire, has merged with Deaf Action. Stronger together for deaf people Providing services and support for deaf people is at the heart of both organisations. Deaf people have always been the priority at [sonus]. The charity was established in 1879 to provide deaf people with opportunities to have equal access to ...