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What could the Government do to improve access to telecommunications for the deaf?

British Sign Language magazine series. The show investigates what the Government could do to improve access to telecommunications for the deaf. Plus, special guests in the studio.

This week's programme is all about people or organisations who have strived for the best. There's the Telecommunications Action Group (TAG), and their campaign to improve telecommunications. We feature Melanie Slade, 'WAG' of a famous footballer (although she hates being called that apparently) straining for the finishing line! We also interview two young people who have made landmark achievements!

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It's the 21st Century, technological developments are reaching their peak, yet some telecommunications systems for Deaf people are over 50 years old. The Telecommunications Action group (TAG) are seeking improve this. We report on the recent conference and speak to representatives from TAG and Ofcom to find out just what the campaign is about. Fifi Garfield poses the issues and asks the questions for See Hear.

Is Sophie Kelly the youngest CACDP BSL Level 1 holder?
Young Sophie, 7, recently obtained her BSL Level 1 certificate. Is she the youngest person ever to receive the Level 1 certificate? The Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People (CACDP) believe she is! We brought this young hearing child of deaf parents into the studio for a chat to find out how she did it, why she did it and her favourite sign!

WAGs = Wives and Girlfriends ...
....well, only one of them. Yes, See Hear braved the elements to film the efforts of Melanie Slade, girlfriend of Arsenal's Theo Walcott, who is taking part in a charity fun run to raise money for Hampshire Deaf Association. She was watched by two members of the HDA, who had a lot to say about the event!

A first for See Hear: A BSL world record!
Remember the 'Hot Fingers' item we featured in September featuring young Thomas McWhinney becoming the fastest finger-speller? We invited him into the studio to reveal his secrets. The event was organised by Rob Skinner to raise money for his deaf friend in Albania, enabling him to go on a training course. Best of all, after weeks and months of assessments, letters and phone calls, Rob has obtained an official certificate of Thomas' achievement from the Guinness Book of World Records. We were there to see the certificate presented in person.

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