Today's programme meets TV presenter Pat Keysell. We revisit her groundbreaking work on the Â鶹Éç children's series, 'Vision On' from the 60s and 70s and discuss her commitment to The British Theatre of the Deaf.
And we ask - how far have we moved on in 2009? Is there enough deaf representation in mainstream television programmes?
This week See Hear investigates why hate crimes against deaf and disabled people in
We look at the funding crisis facing
And we meet the Hearing dog who has had such a positive effect on her 7-year-old owner that she has been nominated for an award at Crufts.
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This week on See Hear we take a look at the fascinating life of deafblind Roman Catholic priest Father Cyril Axelrod.Ìý He has been an inspiration to Deaf and deafblind people all over the world.Ìý He speaks over ten different languages and has travelled from Father Cyril Axelrod is taking part in a service to mark the the bicentenary of the birth of Louis Braille.Ìý It is being held at 12pm on Saturday 21st March at the Ìý If you would like to watch this programme on iPlayer just press here.
In October last year outdoor sports instructor, Colin Macdonald, was given a sentence of 12 years for the sexual abuse of deaf children under his supervision between 1973 and 1983. See Hear revisits the case and talks to some of those who gave evidence against him in court and have bravely waived their right to anonymity. We also hear from the N.S.P.C.C. and Northern Constabularies police force who talk about abuse and what to do if it has affected you or anyone you know.
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This week See Hear celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the
We see how much implants have changed in the last twenty years andÌýfind out howÌýMichael's mum struggled to raiseÌýthe money and support for an operation previously unavailable in the UK.
We'll also be catching up with 27-year-old Thea Kyle who had her cochlear implant operation in adulthood. We followed Thea through the stresses and strains ofÌýher operation, and we were there when she heard the sound of her voice for the first time. Eighteen months later we go back to visit her, to find out what impact the implant has had on her life.
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