Deaf Umbrella

23/12/2025

At Deaf Umbrella we pair Communication Support Workers, BSL interpreters and assistive tech to open real employment routes for Deaf people in London and the South East. Our online Job Club helps polish CVs and run mock interviews so you turn skills into offers.
Want support, training or workplace guidance? Visit https://www.deafumbrella.com/jobclub and let’s get you work-ready today!

22/12/2025

🎉 The final newsletter of 2025 will be sent this evening, and trust us, you don’t want to miss this one! 💌 ⁠
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This isn’t just any newsletter; it’s the BEST one of the year, packed with everything you love: laughs, insights, milestones, and a look back at all the incredible things YOU'VE helped us achieve. ⁠
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From the posts you’ve shared to the memes you’ve loved and the lives you’ve impacted with your actions, this newsletter is a celebration of YOU 🥳 ⁠
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Ready to ring in the New Year with inspiration, joy, and maybe even a surprise or two? Make sure you’re subscribed, so you don’t miss a thing. Let’s finish 2025 on the highest note together! 🎊 ⁠
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📩 Subscribe now: www.deafumbrella.com/subscribe

Let’s end this year with a bang and step into 2026 ready to break even more barriers 💪✨

22/12/2025

Want an easy way to make meetings more inclusive right away? Try using clear, visible signing space: stand or sit facing the person, keep your hands mid-torso to chest height, and ensure good lighting so BSL users can see you clearly.
Why does it matter? It reduces missed information and shows respect for communication access.
Our Deaf-led training reports measurable improvements in workplace accessibility after organisations adopt simple changes like this.

Looking to make your London or South East team more inclusive? We can help! Learn more at https://www.deafumbrella.com/deaf-awareness-training

19/12/2025

We’re experienced and here to make meetings, appointments and learning genuinely accessible for Deaf people across London and the South East. How do we help? By pairing BSL interpreters and CSWs with organisations, information is accurate, wait times are reduced, and everyone can participate in the conversation.

Our mission is to build trust through lived experience — that’s why we specialise in BSL interpreting and Deaf-centred training. Ready to improve access at your organisation? Visit https://www.deafumbrella.com/ to book or learn more.

18/12/2025

Curious how our online courses can genuinely change your practice? We’ve broken it down—learning objectives, activity types, and the professional behaviours you’ll start using right away.
We design every module from lived experience to boost confidence and competence in real settings.
Ready to level up your skills? Visit https://deafumbrella.mykajabi.com/ to find out more and book.

17/12/2025

One of the most common—and unhelpful—things people say. But let’s clear something up: deafness isn’t a tragedy!⁠
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Deafness isn’t something to be “sorry” about: it’s a natural part of human diversity. If a deaf person isn’t sorry, why should you be? 😉⁠
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So next time you meet someone who’s deaf, remember: ⁠
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✅ Be curious, not pitying. Instead of saying "I'm sorry," ask them about their experience with sign language or deaf culture.⁠
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✅ Respect their identity. Avoid saying things like, “But you don’t look deaf!” It undermines their lived experience.⁠
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✅ Ask how to communicate. Don’t shout or assume they can’t understand; ask if they prefer to write, text, or lipread.⁠
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Want to learn more? Take the next step toward inclusion. Join our Deaf Awareness Training today.⁠
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Alt text: Torn paper with the text "You're Deaf? Oh, I'm so sorry" on a purple and blue background.⁠
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17/12/2025

At Deaf Umbrella we build skills that lead to real outcomes — improved employability and interview confidence. Our online training courses help CSWs move from learning to landing roles.
Ready to invest in your future? Visit https://deafumbrella.mykajabi.com/ to find out more and join our courses today!

16/12/2025

The Trump administration says sign language services “intrude” on Trump’s image.

We’ve shared our thoughts on why later access is never equal access, and why this conversation matters.

Read and share if you believe accessibility should be real, not delayed:

Sign language is not decoration. It is access. When governments offer transcripts instead of interpreters, Deaf people are excluded in real time.

16/12/2025

Why do so many Deaf people choose not to disclose their disability when applying for jobs? 💭⁠
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Because for too long, ticking that box has meant being judged before being seen.⁠
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Our latest article breaks down why this happens and how employers can fix it with awareness, empathy, and Access to Work support: https://www.deafumbrella.com/post/why-deaf-people-hide-their-disability-job-applications
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15/12/2025

Many Deaf job seekers face a difficult choice: disclose their disability and risk rejection, or stay silent and risk misunderstanding later.

It shouldn’t be this hard.

In our new article, we explore why many people fear ticking the “disability” box and how employers can address this issue through awareness, empathy, and the Access to Work scheme.

👉 Read more: https://www.deafumbrella.com/post/why-deaf-people-hide-their-disability-job-applications

Many Deaf people fear disclosing their disability when job hunting. Here’s why — and how employers can make inclusion real.

15/12/2025

"Interpreters and deaf awareness training help me to feel included, understand everything, and it's good for my mental health".

That's what Access to Work and the right support can do.

Get yours: www.deafumbrella.com/atw