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New animation: The Deaf Legal Theory Model

A new animation introduces the Deaf Legal Theory (DLT) Model, a practical framework co-produced with deaf people, professionals and academics to examine law, policy and practice from deaf perspectives. The Model is now entering its next stage of development, including international testing through a pilot project in Ghana.…MoreNew animation: The Deaf Legal Theory Model
Strengthening Global Majority Representation in Deaf Legal Theory: A Pilot Project in Ghana

Funded by the University of the West of England’s Vice Chancellor’s Early Career Researchers scheme, the Deaf Legal Theory (DLT) project is moving into its next phase with a new international pilot in Ghana, in partnership with the Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) and deaf communities across the country. This project marks the…
What did the Feedback Survey say?

We’ve had some great feedback on the new DLT model, and it’s been really helpful in shaping its future development. Here are the key themes that came up in the responses: Clarity of the model Strengths: Most respondents found the model clear and easy to understand. They liked the visual analogy (especially the courthouse metaphor) and…
Co-producing the Deaf Legal Theory Model: impact and achievements

Our UWE Bristol AHRC-funded Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) project wrapped up in February 2025, marking a significant milestone for Deaf Legal Theory (DLT). Over the past year, I have collaborated with a global community of deaf people, advocates, and academics to co-produce the DLT model, aimed at addressing the challenges deaf individuals face within legal…
The final DLT model report

The final report for the Deaf Legal Theory (DLT) model is here! After months of collaboration with deaf community members, legal professionals, and academics, this report captures the journey and the outcome.…MoreThe final DLT model report
Co-producing the DLT model – interim report now available

The Co-Producing Deaf Legal Theory model project has made significant strides following the BIG Survey. Conducted between 14 June 2024 and 31 August 2024, we gathered 243 responses from diverse participants. Deployed through a targeted social media campaign, the survey aimed to capture a wide range of perspectives on key issues relevant to the development…
The BIG Survey

We are pleased to announce that the BIG Survey is now live! We call all members of the international deaf community, professionals working with deaf people, and academics working in the field of Deaf Studies, sign languages and all their offshoots, to participate in the BIG Survey! It is open until 31 August 2024, and…
Funding secured to develop Deaf Legal Theory worldwide

We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully been awarded £14,796.20 funding from the University of the West of England (UWE) Bristol’s Arts and Humanities Research Council International Impact Fund. With this funding, we can take our work on Deaf Legal Theory to the next level with a Co-Producing the Deaf Legal Theory Model project.…
Final call for abstracts

This post is a reminder of the ongoing call for abstracts for the exciting edited volume, Developing Deaf Legal Theory. This timely project aims to expand the burgeoning field of Deaf Legal Theory (DLT) by showcasing diverse perspectives on how legal systems interact with Deaf communities globally. Why Contribute? We welcome original proposals exploring any area where…
Call for contributions to edited volume

Editors: Dr Rob WilksCardiff University, Wales, UKrob@robwilks.com Dr Dai O’BrienYork St John University, England, UKd.obrien@yorksj.ac.uk Introduction The editors would like to invite contributions from both legal and non-legal scholars exposing areas of law as they relate to deaf people and Deaf communities on a national, supranational or intergovernmental level. It is intended that this…