NRCPD App & Digital ID Badge
On Tuesday 10th February, NRCPD sent an email to all registrants to update them on the NRCPD App & Digital ID Badge. All lipspeakers should check both their inbox and […]
CPD with Paul Belmonte
On Thursday 5th February, members gathered on Zoom for an interactive session with Paul Belmonte. One of the more challenging situations in which lipspeakers work is when we are with […]
Newsletter – Issue 35
Committee Meeting 26/01/2026
On Thursday 26th January, the ALAS Committee met online, ahead of the AGM on 25th March. A full update will be given to all members at the AGM. Please do […]
Teams Glitch/Issue
As of Tuesday 13th it would appear that Microsoft Teams are having glitches with their software. Although nothing has been formally announced, it has become clear that a number of […]
Lipspeakers in Tokyo, Japan
Kon’nichiwa I’m in love….. This very special 100th anniversary of Deaflympics has been an experience I’ll be forever grateful for! So so proud of Team GB! Our girls smashed through […]
Your value: understanding it, trusting it and communicating it
On Saturday 8th November 2025, lipspeakers met face-to-face for a highly interactive session. Delegates explored individually and together first what constitutes value to them, then the value they could offer personally […]
Remote Work – Fees and Duration
On Thursday 23rd Octoberber, members gathered for a session on ‘Remote Work – Fees & Duration’. The aim of this session was to have an open discussion regarding the considerations […]
Newsletter – Issue 34
Committee Meeting 30/07/2025
Committee Meeting
The ALAS Committee met on Tuesday 15th July to discuss all things lipspeaking. We will be organising a number of CPD opportunities, for all Lipspeakers, in the upcoming weeks. Watch […]
Ilford Deaf Street Party
On Saturday 5th July, ALAS attended the Ilford Deaf Street party. Both Kirsty and Hazel thoroughly enjoyed the day whilst spreading the lipspeaking word. They even had time to check […]
Introduction to Quickbooks
On Thursday 3rd July, members joined Maria from Quickbooks. Maria gave a comprehensive introduction to the software, tailored for Lipspeakers.
ALAS Launches Ticketing System
ALAS have launched their own ticketing system for continuous professional development (CPD) events. All lipspeakers are required to complete a minimum of 24 hours CPD each year, in order to […]
Deaf ATW Briefing Information
The DeafATW briefing about the Green paper consultation will be 7:00-9:00pm Monday 2nd June, on Zoom. This session will look at: What is a Green Paper consultation Is it worth […]
TNL Community Fund Success
We are delighted to announce that ALAS have been awarded an incredible £20,000 of funding. This money will strengthen lipspeaker training and improve the lipspeaking service. Lipspeakers support deaf people […]
ALAS AGM 2025
On Thursday 8th May, members gathered online for the ALAS AGM 2025. Together, we reflected on another successful year of lipspeaking, before making a VERY exciting announcement. Watch this space……..
DWP – Reforming Benefits and Support
What is happening? The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are seeking the views on the approaches government should consider around reform of the health and disability benefits system and […]
City Lit – Deaf Day 2025
On Saturday 26th April ALAS attended Deaf Day 2026 at City Lit. It was another fantastic year with people visiting in the thousands! Based in room 110, Linzi Weatherson and […]
Save the date – Deaf Day 2025
We look forward to seeing you all at the City Lit ‘Deaf Day 2025’. Taking place on Saturday 26th April 2025, City Lit will celebrate Deaf culture with a variety […]