A couple of weeks ago we wrote an article about Deaf Lounge - a cool new bar in North London. Deaf Lounge is the inspired creation of Paul Cripps and Domani Peir who decided to set up the first bar that can act as a social venue for people with hearing impairments.
The Deaf Lounge, which welcomes both deaf and non-deaf customers, has a range of different features which make it a beneficial environment for deaf people. The staff are trained in sign language, there is bright lighting, so customers can see each other speak with signs, and pens and paper are provided for writing messages. It’s a brilliant and unique venue which helps to make style more accessible to the less-able.
When we reviewed the Deaf Lounge we really wanted to be able to give it a full 3 BBS Ticks. As a venue that is aimed at being extra accessible for the deaf while remaining stylish, it fit perfectly with what Blue Badge Style is all about. The problem was that, at the moment, they don’t have a disabled toilet. And here’s where the update comes in:
Having spoken to the guys at Deaf Lounge, we found out that they do want to put a wheelchair accessible toilet into the bar. The problem is that after the initial cost of setting up the bar there wasn’t enough money left to install one.
They’ve now started fundraising in earnest with building a disabled toilet at the top of their agenda when they have the funds. As well as that, they’re also raising money to provide British Sign Language lessons and Deaf DJing classes. All good causes worth contributing to if you possibly can.
If you want to make a contribution then head to their fundraising page. The Deaf Lounge has already done so much to make a bar that is accessible for deaf people. Wouldn’t it be great if it could be 100% accessible to wheelchair users too?!
Bar staff know sign language
