Creations by Xpressive Handz - Exotic Textures and How To Sign "Scarf"

I almost titled this post "What I Did for Winter Vacation". Photos of my projects are below the post. Winter crafts have been my main focus. Here's a peek of what my xpressive handz have been fashioning, crafting, crocheting.

More at http://xpressivehandz.blogspot.com/2013/01/creations-by-xpressive-handz-exotic.html

How not to do a consultation..

Following further investigations into the chaotic state of deaf support in the welsh NHS area we expose today the ridiculous basis of consultation (Made over 5 years ago), with unrepresnetative groups and no-deaf or HI at all virtually.

More at http://byddarcymru.blogspot.com/2013/01/how-not-to-do-consultation.html

Charities should provide evidence they have consulted widely.

A recent letter to the UK Charity commission has exposed issues where UK hearing loss charities are being relied on to advise government depts of issues in various area, e.g. health, work, emergency area...  Whilst it seems clear, we can ask for FOI data from the charity commission itself which oversees UK charities, we are being  told individual CHARITIES themselves do NOT have to provide responses or evidence of wide-ranging consultations themselves.

More at http://attherimmm.blogspot.com/2013/01/charities-should-provide-evidence-they.html

The Ball - a short film about a deaf boy and hearing girl making friends

Check out this 10 minute video by Meerkat Films from Newcastle. It depicts how a relationship develops between a deaf boy, who uses sign language, and a hearing girl, who is finding life on the streets a bit tough.

More at http://www.pddcs.co.uk/2013/01/the-ball-short-film-about-deaf-boy-and.html?m=1

Angie Aspinall: Tilly the Wonderdog

Twelve short weeks ago, I was preparing for my first ever dog to come and live with us – a rescue dog called Tilly. I promised you all an update on how we got on so, here goes…

More at http://limpingchicken.com/2013/01/03/angie-aspinall-tilly-the-wonderdog/