Wed 15 Jan 2025
The Calypso Project Report
The Calypso Project is a music and arts initiative designed to enhance the lives of deaf Barbadians
Fri 22 Nov 2024
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
Sun 10 Nov 2024
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
Sun 10 Nov 2024
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.
Thu 3 Oct 2024
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.
Thu 27 Jun 2024
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
Mon 27 May 2024
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
Sun 26 May 2024
Poem: My Helpful Telephone
By Diane Kenyon, Honorary President of Deaf Aspirations
Thu 29 Feb 2024
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.
Wed 28 Feb 2024
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.
Sat 4 Nov 2023
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.
Fri 20 Oct 2023
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
Wed 11 Oct 2023
DEAL (Digital Education & Assisted Learning)
Ken Carter provides a brief overview of the latest research study based on experiences of students in higher education.
Thu 21 Sep 2023
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.
Sun 2 Jul 2023
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
Sat 3 Jun 2023
Deaf Awareness Video
A fantastic DEAF AWARENESS VIDEO promoting inclusion and the "Deaf Can" model
Sun 26 Mar 2023
Outstanding Contribution to Deaf Education: Professor Harold Silver
Ken Carter shares an obituary tribute to Professor Harold Silver in BATOD Magazine
Fri 17 Mar 2023
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.
Tue 31 Jan 2023
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
Wed 15 Sep 2021
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.
Tue 31 Aug 2021
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.
Mon 7 Jun 2021
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.
Sun 28 Mar 2021
Charities Helping Deaf Children With Technology Challenge
Our six month study alongside AACT has been featured in the Henley Standard
Sat 30 Jan 2021
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).
Thu 28 Jan 2021
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.
Fri 22 Jan 2021
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.
Mon 21 Dec 2020
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.
Fri 11 Sep 2020
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
Fri 10 Jul 2020
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”
Sat 16 May 2020
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.
Thu 31 Oct 2019
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
Sun 22 Sep 2019
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.
Tue 21 May 2019
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)
Wed 22 Aug 2018
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
Sat 12 May 2018
Calypso Project
An exciting new Audiovisability & Decibels project working with Deaf, Autistic and Hearing performers in Barbados, UK and other parts of the World
Sat 25 Jun 2016
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
Tue 17 May 2016
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.
Sun 15 Nov 2015
Millfield Experience 2015
Proud of their programmes, Millfield provides students with an all-round experience and a variety of activities each week.
Fri 13 Nov 2015
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
Thu 12 Nov 2015
Deaf Children Slip Further Behind
“Deaf Children slip further behind as latest figures show drop in GCSE pass rates”- Hearing Times (Spring 2015)
Wed 11 Nov 2015
Friends for Deaf Aspirants
Mentoring, Coaching, Consulting, Networking & Marketing for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Aspirants
Wed 11 Nov 2015
Aspirational Quotes
A collection of aspirational quotes to motivate, inspire and encourage.
Fri 9 Dec 2011
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.
Sun 13 Nov 2011
Breakthrough 40th Anniversary Reunion
Breakthrough 40th Anniversary Reunion at the Calcot Hotel, Reading on the 13th November, 2011.
Wed 9 Mar 2011
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.
Wed 14 Jan 2009
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
Sat 19 Apr 2008
Breaking Down Barriers in the 1960s
The beginnings of breaking down the barriers of communication between deaf and hearing people in the 1960s