Deaf issues

This section offers a selection of helpful resources on deaf issues. 

All these resources are available on loan from the Women’s Support Project. You can also request books through your local library.

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DEAF ISSUES

Counselling : the deaf challenge
By Mairian Corker
Pub. Jessica Kingsley
awaiting review

Signs make sense , a guide to British Sign language
By Cath Smith,
Pub. Souvenir press, 1990
An excellent introduction to the principles of sign language and its vocabulary

Sign in sight, a step into the deaf world
By Cath Smith
Pub. Souvenir Press, 1992
Gives an understanding of deaf culture , and information on issues of importance to deaf people. Covers language and
cultural identity. Highly recommended.

Being deaf, the experience of deafness
Eds George Taylor & Juliet Bishop
Pub. Pinter Press in association with Open University, 1991.
A collection of papers on many aspects of the experience of being deaf, including autobiographical accounts from people who are deaf

Constructing deafness
By Susan Gregory & Gillian Hartley
Pub. Pinter Press in association with Open University, 1991
Presents a range of different perspectives on deafness. sections include: defining a deaf community; educational perspectives; the status of sign language; deaf people in film or fiction.

They grow in silence, understanding deaf children and adults
By Eugene D. Mindel & McCay Vernon
Pub. College-Hill Press, 1987
A valuable book for understanding deafness, includes causes, needs of deaf children, emotional effects, language and educational practice.

Sign language , The study of deaf people and their language
By J.G. Kyle & B. Woll
Pub. Cambridge University Press, 1985
awaiting review

British sign language, A beginners guide
By Dorothy Miles
Pub. BBC Books, London, 1988
awaiting review

SEXUALITY

Eyes of Desire, A deaf gay & lesbian reade
Edit Raymond Luczak,
Pub. Alyson Publications, Boston, 1993
awaiting review

Signs of a sexual nature
By Martin D. Colville
Pub. Cheshire Society for the Deaf, 1985
awaiting review

This section offers a selection of helpful resources on the main areas of gender based violence. 

All these resources are available on loan from the Women’s Support Project. You can also request books through your local library.

ABUSE AND DEAF CHILDREN

The Abused Deaf Child the Role of the Social Worker with Deaf People
Pub. National Deaf Children`s Society, 1990
A report on a conference held in 1990, produced by National Council of Social Workers with deaf people and The Keep Deaf Children Safe Project. Includes recommendations for work with abused deaf children. Looks at connections between disability and child abuse; communication with children based on research and experience. Very worthwhile.

Child Abuse Review, Journal of the British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect: Special issue on Abuse and Children with Disabilities (Vol 1, No. 3, Dec 1992)
By Lis Kelly and Margaret Kennedy (eds), Pub. Wiley
awaiting review

You choose, Pub. Keep Deaf Children Safe Project
National Deaf Children’s Society, 1990
Excellent book in English and sign language which addresses the safety needs of deaf children . Includes notes on using
the book.

Secrets, By Keep Deaf Children Safe
Pub NDCS, London
awaiting review

VIDEOS

Access to Women’s Services, by London Deaf Video Project
45mins
Includes information on women’s health issues and looks at the role of women’s units, victim support groups etc. In British Sign Language with voice over.

Contraception, by The British Deaf
Association, Part 1 30 minutes
Aim to give a better understand of birth control and contraception. Explains menstruation and reproduction
Part 2 30 minutes
Looks at preventing pregnancy and how contraceptives work In British Sign language with voice over

Taking care with HIV/AIDS, by AIDS Ahead,
13 minutes
The video explains the meaning of the terms HIV/AIDS how the virus is passed on and what you can do to protect yourself. Also speaks about the myths and realitity surrounding the issue
British Sigh Language and voice over with subtitles

Glasgow Deaf Women’s Support Group, by Deaf Women’s Support Group,
10 minutes
Introduction to some of the barriers facing deaf women seeking support following violence . Story of one deaf woman who was abused as a child and how she found support . British Sign Language with English voice over.