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 […]
Survey Invite – Lipspeaker Fees
On Friday 14th March, ALAS lipspeakers were invited to take part in a short survey about Lipspeaking Fees. The survey includes 14 questions and should take no longer than 5 […]
Newsletter – Issue 32
Member Support – Remote vs Face-to-face Contracts
On Thursday 27th February, ALAS members came together to discuss Lipspeaking contracts; both remote and face-to-face. They considered a number of elements to clarify before quoting and accepting a booking. […]
Committee Meeting 10/02/2025
On Monday 10th February, the ALAS Committee met online for their first Committee Meeting of 2025. Taking place on Microsoft Teams, the Committee covered a range of topics including an […]
Newsletter – Issue 31
NRCPD Trainee Lipspeaker Category
As a membership organisation, we fully support the need for an NRCPD ‘Trainee Lipspeaker’ Category. Groups such as ‘Lipspeakers In the North East’ (LINE) continue to work, despite either having […]
Apple Users – New T&C Error
Lipspeaker Technology Update – Apple Some lipspeakers are facing a frustrating bug while trying to accept the new iCloud Terms and Conditions on their Apple devices. The glitch is leaving […]
Committee Meeting 02/11/2024
The ALAS Committee were early risers on Saturday 2nd November. Taking advantage of a face-to-face event, the ladies met an hour earlier to discuss all things lipspeaking and lipspeaking with […]
A happier, vibrant profession: developing lipspeaking for the future
On Saturday 2nd November members joined Jane Cordell and shaped a commitment to action real change and improve the lipspeaking profession. Lipspeakers worked together by asking questions, seeking answers and […]
ALAS ladies run the Great South Run
On Sunday 20th October, ALAS members got dressed and ran 10 miles in aid of ‘Papyrus‘. Despite the official event ‘Great South Run 2024’ being cancelled, our members ran through […]