News

The Calypso Project Report

The Calypso Project is a music and arts initiative designed to enhance the lives of deaf Barbadians

Vinton Cerf’s Speech at the Oratory School

The Oratory was honoured to welcome Vint Cerf, American Internet Pioneer, for a fascinating Oratory Windhover Society talk to the whole school on the 'Challenges of the Internet and AI' in October 2024. Pictured with Dr Julian Murphy, Head of the Oratory School

HearMus Seminars

With an upcoming seminar on November 26th, HearMus is a monthly seminar series for the discussion of topics around music and hearing health.

A Tribute to Professor Brian Palmer

We have had the pleasure and honour of knowing and working with Brian over many years. He supported, contributed and added great value to the pioneering work of DEAFAX and its associated charitable and technological enterprises.

The Oratory Christmas Fair Raising Money for SpecialKidz International

The Oratory is delighted to be hosting a Christmas Fair in The Oratory Sports Centre on Monday 2 December, 6.00pm – 8.30pm.

Sport, Life Experiences & Ken Carter

Our own Ken Carter appears as a special guest on the Null & Void Sports Podcast to talk about his sporting life and charitable work

Matchlight: Illuminating the Deaf Identity, Mental Health and the Healing Process of Art

Rubbena Aurangzeb-Tariq is Deafax’s Lead Trainer, Co-Chair of Directors for Deaf Aspirations, and is involved as a Senior Consultant on a Decibels project funded by the Sobell Foundation entitled “Developing the creative arts for the disabled though digital Technologies”. She is also an extraordinarily talented artist.

Farewell to Paul Simpson

We have had the pleasure and honour of knowing and working with Paul over many years. He supported, contributed and added great value to the pioneering work of DEAFAX and its associated charitable and technological enterprises.

Professional Support by Oratorians for Ken Carter's Education & Technology Charitable Enterprises

Ken Carter introduces a selection of highly talented and outstanding Old Oratorians whom he had the privilege of teaching at the Oratory School and who have become leaders in the charities he has set up.

The METEC Special Needs Research & Development Unit

The Research & Development Unit wants to undertake relevant & essential worldwide research programmes concerning medicine, disability, cybernetics, technology and education

DEAL (Digital Education & Assisted Learning)

Ken Carter provides a brief overview of the latest research study based on experiences of students in higher education.

The Technology Revolution and Deafness - A Future Book For All Seasons

Ken Carter provides an overview of a book project still to be completed in BATOD Magazine

Deaf Awareness Video

A fantastic DEAF AWARENESS VIDEO promoting inclusion and the "Deaf Can" model

Calypso project interview with Ruth

An interview with Ruth Montgomery, Executive Project Manager, The Calypso Project

Outstanding Contribution to Deaf Education: Professor Harold Silver

Ken Carter shares an obituary tribute to Professor Harold Silver in BATOD Magazine

The Pam and Harold Silver Memorial Fund

The principal beneficiaries of the estate of Pam & Harold Silver namely Vicki & Claire Silver have established a special Memorial Fund to further the outstanding work of their parents.

WORLD NEWS – UK – The Deaf Calypso Project

Article published in the European Association of Cochlear Implant Users promotes the fantastic work that was successfully delivered in Barbados led by Audiovisability alongside Decibels, Specialkidz, the Peter & Jan Boos Family Foundation Inc. & the Barbados Council for the Disabled

Disability Arts for Brain Health Webinar

Webinar series is produced in partnership with Sir Muir Gray, Director of the Optimal Ageing Programme at the University of Oxford and with Arts 4 Dementia features William Ogden, one of our Trustee Directors

William Ogden Receives his BEM!

William Ogden had a very memorable day on Monday 5th September, 2022 at Winchester when he received his BEM from the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire

Celebrating Decibels Trustee Director William Ogden’s BEM

We are thrilled to share that one of our Trustee Directors, William Ogden, has been awarded a British Empire Medal for his ‘hands-on’ service that has made a significant difference to the lives of people in the local community.

A Celebration of Professor Harold Silver's Life

His inspiration & innovation were responsible for helping Deafax to be established and subsequently Decibels, AACT, EASiTEC, Deaf Aspirations, Ability2Access, Specialkidz International & GOALS4LIFE.

OVER 60 YEARS OF COLLABORATION BETWEEN PETER BOOS & KEN CARTER

2020 marked the 60th year of collaboration between Peter Boos and Ken Carter (pictured below), working together to improve the lives of the deaf in Barbados and England.

Watch: The Essay – Sannah Gulamani’s Belonging

Sannah Gulamani, Honorary Vice President of Decibels, is featured on the BBC's series 'The Essay'. Watch now with subtitles and sign language translation.

The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Special Needs

Artificial Intelligence has incredible potential to revolutionise almost every aspect of our daily lives, ranging from simple decision making to curing diseases, from making predictions to helping to solve global warming. Perhaps most importantly for METEC, it also presents a huge opportunity to support those with disabilities or special needs.

Are You Listening?

A BSL interpreted event in partnership with Wells Cathedral School

Listen to Me

Eloise Garland & Ken Carter secure a National Lottery Awards for All grant for Decibels “Listen to Me” Project

Support from the Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers

Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers supports the Creative Arts work of Decibels

Trustee Director William Ogden on BBC Bitesize

William Ogden, one of our of Trustee Directors, was approached by the BBC to be interviewed to offer "peer-to-peer" guidance on 'identity' and embracing for who you are.

The Dressage Music Project

The Dressage Music Project involving Laurentian Tan - “CREATING MUSIC THROUGH TECHNOLOGY” supported by Decibels as a partner & sponsored by The Sobell Foundation

CALYPSO – Supporting Deaf Lives through Music & the Arts

The 'Calypso' project is a collaboration between Decibels, Audiovisability, Barbados Council for the Disabled, SpecialKidz International, The Peter Boos Foundation and other partners.

Please leave some of your wealth to Decibels, not the Government

Are you one of the 60% of Britons who haven't made a Will? If so, you may end up leaving much of your wealth to the Government instead of your family and a charity like Decibels! Don't make the mistake of thinking Wills are just for the rich. If you own a home, you are worth more than you think.

William Ogden Highlights the Need for Accessibility for Deaf People at Music Venues

William Ogden's excellent mini documentary film How I Go On Nights Out As A Deaf Music Fan, discussing his nights out as a deaf music fan, has been viewed by over 837,000 people so far via LadBible.

Outstanding deaf musician Ruth Montgomery is a new member of the Clore Leadership Programme

Ruth Montgomery, who we have worked with extensively over the past 6 years on some very important projects, has become a new member of the Clore Leadership programme.

A Celebration of Theatre Arts Education & Deaf Studies and the Theatre of the Deaf

A highly creative event held by TAEDS (Theatre Arts Education and Deaf Studies) programme at the University of Reading. Decibels contributed some of the costs for producing the Celebratory programme.

The Unheard World

On Monday, 18th October 2017 Audiovisability presented The Unheard World at Arlington Arts Centre, organised by Ruth Montgomery

Outstanding Deaf Musician, Dr Paul Whittaker, OBE, teams up with Decibels

Outstanding Deaf Musician, Dr Paul Whittaker, OBE, has teamed up with Decibels as an Consultant & Adviser. In 2005, Paul was awarded and OBE for Services to Music and holds Honorary degrees from the University of Huddersfield and the Open University.

Outstanding Deaf Artist links up with Decibels

We're pleased to announce Hamish Rosie is now a Professional Consultant to Decibels! Decibels is looking forward to working with Hamish on future developments.

Raising the Bar

The ‘Raising the Bar’ project was developed by the National Deaf Children’s Society in 2015 to drive expectations of what deaf children and young people in the UK can achieve in dance and music.

Short Review of Sweeney Todd (Leighton Park)

The Leighton Park School production of “Sweeney Todd-the Demon Barber of Fleet Street” was attended by Ken Carter (Founder/Executive Director of Decibels) and Helen Lansdown (CEO of Deafax) on 9th February 2016.

FREE Music and Art Workshops for Special Children in Berkshire

FREE music and art workshops for special children in Berkshire, designed for children with autism, a disability or are deaf/hard of hearing.

Urgent Job Vacancy

We have an urgent job vacancy available for an Administrator (Voluntary/Consultancy-part-time). Prospective Candidates should click here to read more and apply.

Hands On Shakespeare

This ambitious Decibels pilot project aimed to encourage, promote and develop young people’s visual and literacy skills, have a greater understanding of the English language and its components, develop confidence, creative skills, artistic development & stronger communication skills, improve interaction and reduce isolation, communication breakdowns.

Vint & Sigrid Cerf’s visit to the BA (Hons.) TAEDS (Theatre Arts Education & Deaf Studies) course.

Architect/Inventor of the Internet, Google’s Chief Internet Evangelist and Honorary President of Deafax Dr Vinton Cerf & Sigrid Cerf visited Theatre Arts Education & Deaf Studies course at the University of Reading.

Listening to the future

How can technology be used to support deaf children’s education? Ken Carter takes us on a lifetime’s voyage of technological discovery. This article was published in SEN Magazine; the UK's leading magazine for special educational needs.

Circle of Sound Project

We have been privileged to have had Mark, an experienced musician and workshop leader to run a series of workshops for learning disabilities.

Enabling Through the Creative Arts

Enabling Through the Creative Arts - BATOD Magazine March 2013 by Ken Carter

Drake Music Event

On Wednesday, 10th October 2012, a Music Workshop took place in the Music Department, delivered by Drake Music and performed with Carnivores of the Rockies, to a number of Berkshire Teachers of Music.

Decibels Pre-Christmas International Event 2013

We hosted the Decibels Trust Pre-Christmas International Event on Sunday, December 1st 2013. Here are some videos from the event.

Why the Internet Inventor backs Henley mans charity – Henley Standard

Why the Internet Inventor backs Henley mans charity - Henley Standard

Elli’s charitable work speaks volumes

Decibels & John Lewis December 2013

Big Lottery / Awards for All Success

We are pleased to announce that we have been successful with our Awards for All Application and we have been granted £9,760.