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John Connelly & The Spirit of Belsyze Foundation

John Connelly & The Spirit of Belsyze Foundation

Deaf Aspirations are absoutely delighted with the donation of £5K from John Connelly and the Spirit of Belsyze Foundation supporting deaf children, young people and adults to become leaders and role models of tomorrow

A Tribute to Professor Brian Palmer

A Tribute to Professor Brian Palmer

We have had the pleasure and honour of knowing and working with Brian over many years. He supported, contributed and added great value to the pioneering work of DEAFAX and its associated charitable and technological enterprises.

Vinton Cerf’s Speech at the Oratory School

Vinton Cerf’s Speech at the Oratory School

The Oratory was honoured to welcome Vint Cerf, American Internet Pioneer, for a fascinating Oratory Windhover Society talk to the whole school on the 'Challenges of the Internet and AI' in October 2024. Pictured with Dr Julian Murphy, Head of the Oratory School

The Oratory Christmas Fair Raising Money for SpecialKidz International

The Oratory Christmas Fair Raising Money for SpecialKidz International

The Oratory is delighted to be hosting a Christmas Fair in The Oratory Sports Centre on Monday 2 December, 6.00pm – 8.30pm.

Sport, Life Experiences & Ken Carter

Sport, Life Experiences & Ken Carter

Our own Ken Carter appears as a special guest on the Null & Void Sports Podcast to talk about his sporting life and charitable work

Golden Anniversary of the First Telephone Call Between Two Deaf People

Golden Anniversary of the First Telephone Call Between Two Deaf People

Deaf Aspirations celebrates Golden Anniversary of the first UK telephone call in 1973 between two deaf people David Hyslop & Andrew Kenyon

Poem: My Helpful Telephone

Poem: My Helpful Telephone

By Diane Kenyon, Honorary President of Deaf Aspirations

Matchlight: Illuminating the Deaf Identity, Mental Health and the Healing Process of Art

Matchlight: Illuminating the Deaf Identity, Mental Health and the Healing Process of Art

Rubbena Aurangzeb-Tariq is our Co-Chair of Directors. She is also an extraordinarily talented artist.

Farewell to Paul Simpson

Farewell to Paul Simpson

We have had the pleasure and honour of knowing and working with Paul over many years. He supported, contributed and added great value to the pioneering work of DEAFAX and its associated charitable and technological enterprises.

Professional Support by Oratorians for Ken Carter's Education & Technology Charitable Enterprises

Professional Support by Oratorians for Ken Carter's Education & Technology Charitable Enterprises

Ken Carter introduces a selection of highly talented and outstanding Old Oratorians whom he had the privilege of teaching at the Oratory School and who have become leaders in the charities he has set up.

The METEC Special Needs Research & Development Unit

The METEC Special Needs Research & Development Unit

The Research & Development Unit wants to undertake relevant & essential worldwide research programmes concerning medicine, disability, cybernetics, technology and education

DEAL (Digital Education & Assisted Learning)

DEAL (Digital Education & Assisted Learning)

Ken Carter provides a brief overview of the latest research study based on experiences of students in higher education.

Did you know in 1973 the first UK telephone call between two deaf people was made?

Did you know in 1973 the first UK telephone call between two deaf people was made?

Breakthrough Trust deaf directors, Andrew Kenyon in London and David Hyslop in Birmingham made the first UK telephone call.

The Technology Revolution and Deafness - A Future Book For All Seasons

The Technology Revolution and Deafness - A Future Book For All Seasons

Ken Carter provides an overview of a book project still to be completed in BATOD Magazine

Deaf Awareness Video

Deaf Awareness Video

A fantastic DEAF AWARENESS VIDEO promoting inclusion and the "Deaf Can" model

Outstanding Contribution to Deaf Education: Professor Harold Silver

Outstanding Contribution to Deaf Education: Professor Harold Silver

Ken Carter shares an obituary tribute to Professor Harold Silver in BATOD Magazine

The Pam and Harold Silver Memorial Fund

The Pam and Harold Silver Memorial Fund

The principal beneficiaries of the estate of Pam & Harold Silver namely Vicki & Claire Silver have established a special Memorial Fund to further the outstanding work of their parents.

Andrew Kenyon - Obituary

Andrew Kenyon - Obituary

Co-Honorary President of Deaf Aspirations, Andrew dedicated his life to breaking down barriers between deaf and hearing and was a great role model. His funeral service took place on Monday, 9th January, 2023

A Celebration of Professor Harold Silver's Life

A Celebration of Professor Harold Silver's Life

His inspiration & innovation were responsible for helping Deafax to be established and subsequently Decibels, AACT, EASiTEC, Deaf Aspirations, Ability2Access, Specialkidz International & GOALS4LIFE.

Over 60 Years of Collaboration Between Peter Boos & Ken Carter

Over 60 Years of Collaboration Between Peter Boos & Ken Carter

2020 marked the 60th year of collaboration between Peter Boos and Ken Carter (pictured below), working together to improve the lives of the deaf in Barbados and England.

The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Special Needs

The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Special Needs

Artificial Intelligence has incredible potential to revolutionise almost every aspect of our daily lives, ranging from simple decision making to curing diseases, from making predictions to helping to solve global warming. Perhaps most importantly for METEC, it also presents a huge opportunity to support those with disabilities or special needs.

Charities Helping Deaf Children With Technology Challenge

Charities Helping Deaf Children With Technology Challenge

Our six month study alongside AACT has been featured in the Henley Standard

Mental Health Wellbeing for Deaf Young People through Digital Technologies

Mental Health Wellbeing for Deaf Young People through Digital Technologies

This is the report for our six month project "Mental Health Wellbeing for Deaf Young People through Digital Technologies" which was funded by the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (HM Government & The National Lottery Community Fund).

Supporting the 2020 Warwick University Christmas Lectures

Supporting the 2020 Warwick University Christmas Lectures

Deaf Aspirations, through Ken Carter and Ilan Dwek, are delighted to have supported the 2020 Warwick University Accessible Online Christmas Lectures with Rinkoo Barpaga interpreting them.

Celebrating 50 Years of the Breakthrough Deaf and Hearing Integration Trust

Celebrating 50 Years of the Breakthrough Deaf and Hearing Integration Trust

Deaf Aspirations wants to celebrate the 50th Anniversary in either 2021 or 2022 of the setting up of the Breakthrough (Deaf & Hearing) Integration Trust. This Trust was very pioneering as it was to do with the INCLUSION of deaf and hearing people working together for the greater good of society.

Herd Mentality: How Technology is Helping Deaf People Communicate

Herd Mentality: How Technology is Helping Deaf People Communicate

Advances in assistive technology and a supportive workplace culture have made it easier for deaf people to work in the tech industry.

Ilan Dwek becomes a valuable Trustee/Director for Deaf Aspirations

Ilan Dwek becomes a valuable Trustee/Director for Deaf Aspirations

Outstanding lecturer, actor and researcher Ilan Dwek has become a valuable Trustee/Director for Deaf Aspirations

New Project funded by Government & National Lottery

New Project funded by Government & National Lottery

Coronavirus Community Support Fund (HM Government & The National Lottery Community Fund) agree to support AACT & Deaf Aspirations with a grant for six months with their project entitled “Mental Health Wellbeing for Deaf Young People through Digital Technologies”

Tribute to Evelyn Stewart Carter Hon. OBE

Tribute to Evelyn Stewart Carter Hon. OBE

Due to her recent death, this brief Tribute is in recognition for all the outstanding support she gave to so many deaf and hearing children, young people and adults over a long period of time in the UK and in other parts of the world.

What Is a Car Loop? - Graham Hocking

What Is a Car Loop? - Graham Hocking

“What Is a Car Loop?” was filmed by Auralreactions with guest Graham Hocking who is very severely deaf and a Trustee of Deaf Aspirations

Personal Travel Agent: Julie Kenyon

Personal Travel Agent: Julie Kenyon

Deaf Aspirations is very excited about promoting the use of the Personal Travel Agency Services run by Julie Kenyon in association with Co-operative Travel. What makes Julie different is that she has Deaf parents and knows about the complexities of deafness and all the challenges & issues that goes with speech, language & communication.

Friends for Young Deaf Aspirants

Friends for Young Deaf Aspirants

In memory of Denis & Eileen Uttley who did so much for FYD (Friends for the Young Deaf), Deaf Aspirations is setting up Friends for Young Deaf Aspirants (FYDA)

Let's Learn Together: Rubbena Aurangzeb Tariq

Let's Learn Together: Rubbena Aurangzeb Tariq

A video about Speech, Language, BSL British Sign Language), Communication, Education, Inclusion, Ethnicity and Equal Opportunities by Rubbena Aurangzeb-Tariq

Calypso Project

Calypso Project

An exciting new Audiovisability & Decibels project working with Deaf, Autistic and Hearing performers in Barbados, UK and other parts of the World

Deaf Education: A New Philosophy

Deaf Education: A New Philosophy

Research at NTID at Rochester Institute of Technology, New York State, is shifting the way deaf students are being educated

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

The ‘Raising the Bar’ project was developed by the National Deaf Children’s Society in 2015 to drive expectations of what deaf children and young people in the UK can achieve in dance and music.

Millfield Experience 2015

Millfield Experience 2015

Proud of their programmes, Millfield provides students with an all-round experience and a variety of activities each week.

Why the Internet 'Inventor' Backs Henley Man's Charity

Why the Internet 'Inventor' Backs Henley Man's Charity

Whilst Dr Vinton Cerf is the Honorary President of Deafax, he and his wife, Sigrid want to support the important work of Deaf Aspirations

Deaf Children Slip Further Behind

Deaf Children Slip Further Behind

“Deaf Children slip further behind as latest figures show drop in GCSE pass rates”- Hearing Times (Spring 2015)

Friends for Deaf Aspirants

Friends for Deaf Aspirants

Mentoring, Coaching, Consulting, Networking & Marketing for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Aspirants

Aspirational Quotes

Aspirational Quotes

A collection of aspirational quotes to motivate, inspire and encourage.

Breakthrough London Focus Newsletter 1973

Breakthrough London Focus Newsletter 1973

Alan Murray, MBE – Chair of Deaf Aspirations - used John Donne (1572-1631)'s quote for a Breakthrough London Focus newsletter when he was its editor in 1973.

Breakthrough 40th Anniversary Reunion

Breakthrough 40th Anniversary Reunion

Breakthrough 40th Anniversary Reunion at the Calcot Hotel, Reading on the 13th November, 2011.

Early Days of Deaf Telecoms

Early Days of Deaf Telecoms

To celebrate TAG's 21st anniversary, Ken Carter recalls the exciting beginnings of deaf telecoms from 1970s teletypes to 1980s email.

A Tribute to Denis Uttley

A Tribute to Denis Uttley

A tribute to Denis Uttley who was an enormous help in inspiring Diane & Andrew Kenyon to set up the Breakthrough (Deaf/Hearing) Integration Trust in 1972

Breaking Down Barriers in the 1960s

The beginnings of breaking down the barriers of communication between deaf and hearing people in the 1960s