Cumbria Deaf Association

20/03/2026

Karen and Louise joined Becky at Vision Support Barrow & District for a dual sensory morning today

20/03/2026

Mental health knows no limits.
But access still does.

Too often, Deaf people are told therapy is “accessible” — as long as it’s through an interpreter.

But therapy is not just communication.
It is connection, language, and being fully understood.

Victoria Nelson, Director and Founder of Deaf4Deaf, will be speaking at the Mental Health Knows No Rules event hosted by the Royal College of Nursing.

https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/events/mental-health-know-no-rules

📅 24th March
⏰ 6pm

Victoria will explore why Deaf-centred mental health frameworks are urgently needed — and why interpreter-only access is not enough.

This work is supported by organisations including the British Deaf Mental Health Society, Deafinitely women and Signs of Hope.

Because equality is not access through an interpreter.
Equality is being understood in your own language.



Thanks to Richard D France from DeafNoise who is leading the conference. You need to book a ticket to join. See you there.

19/03/2026

Karen is at James Rennie school today, showing what CDA does!

18/03/2026

Last few places 🙌🏻

Exciting news!! 🥳
Our next Introduction to Sign Language course is starting this Spring in Carlisle.
A chance to learn a new skill for a new season!

17/03/2026

Please nominate Cumbria Deaf Association for the below chance to receive upto £1000 in the next round of draws.

Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.

17/03/2026

Deaf Childrens afternoon 2026
Today the Barrow team welcomed Westmorland and Furness Council Teachers of the Deaf, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Audiology, National Deaf Children's Society and Phonax hearing aid supplier
Lovely to see families and children aged 2 to 14 years old . We had lots of fun playing games, making friends and memories.

16/03/2026

16/03/2026

Dont forget to pop in and see us tomorrow at 217 Duke St, Barrow in furness .

11/03/2026

What a historic moment for BSL in Wales! 💙

The BSL (Wales) Bill reaches its final stage — a huge step for Deaf community across Wales. Recognition of British Sign Language means greater visibility, inclusion, and respect.

Today we celebrate this achievement and the amazing community that made it possible! 🎉

11/03/2026

Tonight Becky visited Urswick W.I and gave a talk on Deaf Awareness and her personal journey living with single sided deafness and hearing loss. We would like to thank the W.I for their kind donation of £30 ,which will support our Deaf community.

11/03/2026