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Find out more about 121 Captions in the media. Discover the events we have sent our lipreaders to, the conferences we have captioned, and the difference we have made to our clients by providing realtime captioning services at their events.

Sign language interpreters face emotional pressure and growing demand

Sign language interpreters face emotional pressure and growing demand

Sign Language Interpreters are under enormous emotional
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Access to work scheme for Deaf people from 1-2-1 Captions

Access to Work for Deaf employees

Access to Work is an invaluable resource
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Why live human captioning still matters in a world obsessed with AI

Why live human captioning still matters in a world obsessed with AI

AI captions may be quick, but they
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A woman’s portrait with text: “Hidden NHS scandal. Millions of deaf and hard-of-hearing people at risk.” Logo and name: 121 Captions. Name: Tina Lannin. Raising awareness for the deaf community’s urgent needs.

Hidden NHS scandal: Millions of deaf and hard of hearing people at risk

A shocking new report from RNID and
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A woman stands outdoors holding a mug. Text reads: "Are you ready for the EU’s new accessibility rules? The law is about to change in Europe – is your business ready for live captioning?" 121 Captions logo shown.

Are your events ready for the EU’s new accessibility rules?

The EAA is set to take effect
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A woman sits on a sofa with a white dog beside her, working on a laptop. Text discusses the latest news on the BSL GCSE. The 121 Captions logo is visible.

The latest news on the British Sign Language GCSE

The long-awaited British Sign Language (BSL) GCSE
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A woman sits on a couch with her laptop, facing her hearing service dog. The text highlights how hearing service dogs empower Deaf individuals, helping them gain independence and confidence in daily life.

Why a Hearing Service Dog Can Change a Deaf Person’s Life

Hearing service dogs are specially trained to
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Susan Daniels, CEO of National Deaf Children’s Society, steps down after 33 years; image shows a woman sitting outdoors beside the 121 Captions logo.

After 3 decades, Susan Daniels steps down as CEO of National Deaf Children’s Society

Susan Daniels OBE, will be stepping down
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A promotional image for "The Access to Work scheme broken down and explained," featuring a photo of Tina Lannin and the 121 Captions logo, highlights key information about the Access to Work scheme.

The Access to Work scheme broken down and explained

In the UK, the Access to Work
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A woman sits with a laptop on a couch beside her dog. Text explores 2025 trends in the captioning industry, offering insights for organizations and service providers.

What to expect in 2025 for the captioning industry

As the captioning industry transforms in 2025,
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Red graphic titled "Making Christmas accessible" with a photo of a woman in a Santa hat holding a mug. Text shares 5 ways to make it a deaf Christmas and include the Deaf community. 121 Captions and Tina Lannin are also featured.

5 ways to include the Deaf community this Christmas

Creating a Deaf-friendly environment doesn’t require grand
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A research study on the impact of domestic abuse on deaf families and children, featuring a headshot of Tina Lannin and the 121 Captions logo.

Research explores the impact of domestic abuse on deaf families

The 12-month study begins in January 2025.
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Red graphic with the text "5 signs you might be losing your hearing." Features a headshot of Tina Lannin and the 121 Captions logo. Text: "Keep an ear out for these signs of losing your hearing!.

5 signs you might be losing your hearing

Hearing loss can creep up gradually, making
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A news graphic announces the BSL GCSE delay, featuring a photo of Tina Lannin and the 121 Captions logo. Text highlights outrage over Qualifications Wales suspending the BSL GCSE qualification.

Sign Language GCSE Delay Sparks Outrage

News that the development of a British
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Red graphic announces the launch of the first Deaf-led video podcast, shaping tomorrow with a photo of Tina Lannin and the 121 Captions logo.

First Deaf-led video podcast launched this week

Shaping Tomorrow is the first deaf-led video
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Graphic with text: "Celine Dion ASL celebrates deaf fans. Singer releases 20 music videos in American Sign Language (ASL)." Includes a photo of Celine Dion and the 121 Captions logo.

Celine Dion celebrates inclusivity of deaf fans

Celine Dion has released 20 music videos
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Red graphic with headline “Deaf athlete set to hear crowds for the first time.” Features Suzanna Hext, a smiling woman with a laptop, as she eagerly anticipates the Paris Paralympics.

Deaf athlete Suzanna Hext set to hear Paralympic crowds for the first time

Deaf world champion swimmer Suzanna Hext is
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Promotional image for the National Deaf Children’s Society’s “My NDCS” app, featuring Tina Lannin, the My NDCS branding, and the 121 Captions logo.

Introducing “My NDCS”: A new App supporting parents of Deaf children

The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) has
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A woman sitting on a beige sofa with a laptop on her lap looks at a small white dog beside her, both seemingly ready to star in some heartwarming 121 captions.

The Irish Times interviews Tina

Tina is in the news again, this
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A glass award plaque reads "Local Women Magazine Inspirational Women of the Year Awards 2024, Inspirational Entrepreneur of the Year," presented to Tina Lannin.

Tina’s back in the news again!

121 Captions founder Tina Lannin was once
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Red graphic with text "Empowering Deaf Women: Menopausal support for deaf women and Hard of Hearing." Features a photo of Tina Lannin with a laptop and dog, plus the 121 Captions logo.

Empowering Deaf women through accessible menopause support

BID Services has aimed to enhance awareness
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Tina Lannin, with short blonde hair, drives a red convertible car with the top down on a sunny day, surrounded by green hills and a blue sky.

Meet Tina Lannin, the woman using her lip-reading skills to tackle crime

This Groomsport woman is an extraordinary entrepreneur
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Red and white graphic titled "Access to Work: Empowering Deaf individuals in the workplace," featuring a photo of Tina Lannin next to the 121 Captions logo, highlighting Access to Work support for Deaf professionals.

How Access to Work empowers deaf individuals in the workplace

Access to Work is a vital programme
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A person sitting with head in hand, appearing stressed or upset, against a plain background, reflecting the emotional challenges some people supported by RNID may face.

New RNID research reveals widespread ignorance towards deaf people

The Royal National Institute for Deaf People
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A black and white illustration of a man with a receding hairline, mustache, and beard, wearing a collared shirt and doublet, looking directly at the viewer—perfect for the Signing Shakespeare Programme.

The Signing Shakespeare Programme

The Signing Shakespeare Programme is a significant
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A person signing the British Sign Language (BSL) alphabet against a dark background, with text reading "Celebrating National BSL Day Together, April 28th" in honor of National BSL Day.

Here’s to the very first National BSL day!

On April 28th the UK celebrates its
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Slide reads "Unsilence the Crowd: Transforming football for deaf fans," featuring Tina Lannin with a laptop and the 121 Captions logo. Experience how Unsilence the Crowd empowers deaf fans to fully engage in every match.

Unsilence the Crowd aims to transform football for deaf fans

Newcastle United have made significant strides in
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