Liam O’Dell (He/Him)
@liamodell.com
Award-winning deaf and disabled journalist | Author of ‘Selling Out the Spectrum’ (2024) 📖 | Theatre critic | Views my own.
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Liam O’Dell (He/Him)
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Liam O'Dell
Deaf freelance journalist and campaigner
liamodell.com
Hey, Bluesky! 🦋
I’m Liam, a Deaf and disabled journalist, author and theatre critic.
Let's connect if you're interested in/commissioning pieces on deafness, autism, disability, OCD, social media, tech, theatre or politics.
I can also moderate/speak on panels, too.
📧 Get in touch: liamodell.com
I’m Liam, a Deaf and disabled journalist, author and theatre critic.
Let's connect if you're interested in/commissioning pieces on deafness, autism, disability, OCD, social media, tech, theatre or politics.
I can also moderate/speak on panels, too.
📧 Get in touch: liamodell.com
Donald Trump's administration has been accused of looking to apply ‘limitations’ to a court order to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation of its press briefings, in an ongoing legal dispute with the National Association of the Deaf (NAD).
White House trying to ‘limit’ court order on sign language interpretation of press briefings, NAD claims
Donald Trump’s administration has been accused of looking to apply ‘limitations’ to a court order to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation of its press briefings, in an ongoing …
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November 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Donald Trump's administration has been accused of looking to apply ‘limitations’ to a court order to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation of its press briefings, in an ongoing legal dispute with the National Association of the Deaf (NAD).
The failed or late identification of deafness by children's audiology services in England has had a "profound impact" on the lives of babies, children and their families, an independent review has found.
‘Systemic failures’ and ‘neglected’ workforce identified in ‘deeply concerning’ child audiology review
The failed or late identification of deafness by children's audiology services in England has had a "profound impact" on the lives of babies, children and their families, an independent review has found.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The failed or late identification of deafness by children's audiology services in England has had a "profound impact" on the lives of babies, children and their families, an independent review has found.
US president Donald Trump's administration appealed a court order to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation of White House press briefings on Friday, in the latest development in a lawsuit filed by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and deaf individual Derrick Ford.
Trump administration appeals court order on ASL interpretation of White House press briefings
US president Donald Trump's administration appealed a court order to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation of White House press briefings on Friday, in the latest development in a lawsuit filed by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and deaf individual Derrick Ford.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:52 AM
US president Donald Trump's administration appealed a court order to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation of White House press briefings on Friday, in the latest development in a lawsuit filed by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and deaf individual Derrick Ford.
Donald Trump's administration has been ordered by a Washington D.C. court to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation of White House press briefings, in a second successful legal challenge for the National Association of the Deaf (NAD).
Trump administration once again ordered to provide ASL interpreters for White House briefings
Donald Trump’s administration has been ordered by a Washington D.C. court to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation of White House press briefings, in a second successful legal c…
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November 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Donald Trump's administration has been ordered by a Washington D.C. court to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation of White House press briefings, in a second successful legal challenge for the National Association of the Deaf (NAD).
David Harewood, Caitlin Fitzgerald and Toby Jones star in the first of a series of Shakespeare plays to be staged in the West End over the next five years.
‘Othello’ review – Toby Jones is electrifying as Iago in staging all about the small stuff
David Harewood, Caitlin Fitzgerald and Toby Jones star in the first of a series of Shakespeare plays to be staged in the West End over the next five years.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
David Harewood, Caitlin Fitzgerald and Toby Jones star in the first of a series of Shakespeare plays to be staged in the West End over the next five years.
The diversity of the deaf community was showcased at a parliamentary reception on Tuesday hosted by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Deafness and deaf charities.
‘Monumental day’ as deaf community’s achievements highlighted in Parliament
The diversity of the deaf community was showcased at a parliamentary reception on Tuesday hosted by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Deafness and deaf charities.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The diversity of the deaf community was showcased at a parliamentary reception on Tuesday hosted by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Deafness and deaf charities.
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has written to major UK broadcasters asking them to explain their decision not to apply to broadcast the Deaflympics in Tokyo this month, describing it as a "missed opportunity".
‘Missed opportunity’: MPs write to broadcasters over lack of Tokyo Deaflympics coverage
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has written to major UK broadcasters asking them to explain their decision not to apply to broadcast the Deaflympics in Tokyo this month, describing it as a &…
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November 3, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has written to major UK broadcasters asking them to explain their decision not to apply to broadcast the Deaflympics in Tokyo this month, describing it as a "missed opportunity".
Michael Longhurst directs the stage adaptation of the Alan Hollinghurst novel, penned by Kenrex star Jack Holden.
‘The Line of Beauty’ – Peripheral protagonist overshadows Jack Holden’s poetic adaptation
Michael Longhurst directs the stage adaptation of the Alan Hollinghurst novel, penned by Kenrex star Jack Holden.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Michael Longhurst directs the stage adaptation of the Alan Hollinghurst novel, penned by Kenrex star Jack Holden.
A research centre designed to “increase knowledge and raise awareness” of deafblindness has officially opened in Birmingham.
‘First of its kind’ deafblind research centre opens at Birmingham City University
A research centre designed to “increase knowledge and raise awareness” of deafblindness has officially opened in Birmingham.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
A research centre designed to “increase knowledge and raise awareness” of deafblindness has officially opened in Birmingham.
Ella Hickson’s adaptation of J. M. Barrie’s classic plays the Barbican Theatre.
’Wendy and Peter Pan’ review – Pirates and plotholes in delightful, shining production
Ella Hickson’s adaptation of J. M. Barrie’s classic plays the Barbican Theatre.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Ella Hickson’s adaptation of J. M. Barrie’s classic plays the Barbican Theatre.
Four immersive experiences are on offer inside shipping containers located in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
‘DARKFIELD’ review – Shipping container soundscapes are ambitious, but too amorphous
Four immersive experiences are on offer inside shipping containers located in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Four immersive experiences are on offer inside shipping containers located in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Jessica Norman’s Women’s Prize-longlisted debut play premieres at the Arcola Theatre.
‘This Little Earth’ review – Flat Earthers visit Antarctica in surface-level debut
Jessica Norman’s Women’s Prize-longlisted debut play premieres at the Arcola Theatre.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Jessica Norman’s Women’s Prize-longlisted debut play premieres at the Arcola Theatre.
The Unforgotten actor stars in a new story from the Constellations playwright, now playing at the Royal Court Theatre.
‘The Unbelievers’ review – Nicola Walker captures grief’s chaotic complexity in Nick Payne’s missing person play
The Unforgotten actor stars in a new story from the Constellations playwright, now playing at the Royal Court Theatre.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
The Unforgotten actor stars in a new story from the Constellations playwright, now playing at the Royal Court Theatre.
Apex Predator director Blanche MacIntyre returns to Hampstead Theatre to direct Richard Greenberg’s hit comedy drama.
‘The Assembled Parties’ review – Stuffed plot ruins two Jewish dinners, four decades apart
Apex Predator director Blanche MacIntyre returns to Hampstead Theatre to direct Richard Greenberg’s hit comedy drama.
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October 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Apex Predator director Blanche MacIntyre returns to Hampstead Theatre to direct Richard Greenberg’s hit comedy drama.
The director behind the award-winning, Sarah Snook-fronted The Picture of Dorian Gray stages his version of Jean Genet’s play at the Donmar Warehouse.
‘The Maids’ review – Kip Williams directs a meaningless multimedia murder plot
The director behind the award-winning, Sarah Snook-fronted The Picture of Dorian Gray stages his version of Jean Genet’s play at the Donmar Warehouse.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The director behind the award-winning, Sarah Snook-fronted The Picture of Dorian Gray stages his version of Jean Genet’s play at the Donmar Warehouse.
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Disabled people have been trying to get this banned for so fucking long and I am so angry and tired.
A long-awaited ban on electric shock devices used for “self-injurious” or “aggressive” behaviour may not come into effect until May 2026, with a government publication suggesting the US Food and Drug Administration will not be introducing its ‘final rule’ this month as previously stated.
FDA gives new date for electric shock device ban in apparent delay to ‘final rule’
A long-awaited ban on electric shock devices used for “self-injurious” or “aggressive” behaviour may not come into effect until May 2026, with a government publication suggesting the US Food and Drug Administration will not be introducing its ‘final rule’ this month as previously stated.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Disabled people have been trying to get this banned for so fucking long and I am so angry and tired.
Reposted by Liam O’Dell (He/Him)
A long-awaited ban on electric shock devices used for “self-injurious” or “aggressive” behaviour may not come into effect until May 2026, with a government publication suggesting the US Food and Drug Administration will not be introducing its ‘final rule’ this month as previously stated.
FDA gives new date for electric shock device ban in apparent delay to ‘final rule’
A long-awaited ban on electric shock devices used for “self-injurious” or “aggressive” behaviour may not come into effect until May 2026, with a government publication suggesting the US Food and Drug Administration will not be introducing its ‘final rule’ this month as previously stated.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Good Will Hunting actor is the last of five performers to take on Duncan Macmillan’s play at @sohoplace.
‘Every Brilliant Thing’ review – Minnie Driver has sublime softness in moving mental health play
The Good Will Hunting actor is the last of five performers to take on Duncan Macmillan’s play at @sohoplace.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:55 AM
The Good Will Hunting actor is the last of five performers to take on Duncan Macmillan’s play at @sohoplace.
Disabled theatregoers have called out the producers of the stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins' hit novel The Hunger Games, after its first preview on Monday was marred by a late start, ongoing building work and accessibility issues.
Hunger Games on Stage criticised over access issues in purpose-built venue amid ‘shambolic’ first night
Disabled theatregoers have called out the producers of the stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins' hit novel The Hunger Games, after its first preview on Monday was marred by a late start, ongoing building work and accessibility issues.
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October 21, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Disabled theatregoers have called out the producers of the stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins' hit novel The Hunger Games, after its first preview on Monday was marred by a late start, ongoing building work and accessibility issues.
UPDATE: An @fda.gov spokesperson has just confirmed the updated publication date of May 2026 for the final rule banning electric shock devices used to shock autistic people at the Judge Rotenberg Center, Massachusetts. It won’t be this month, as previously planned. Sickening. #AutRes
A long-awaited ban on electric shock devices used for “self-injurious” or “aggressive” behaviour may not come into effect until May 2026, with a government publication suggesting the US Food and Drug Administration will not be introducing its ‘final rule’ this month as previously stated.
FDA gives new date for electric shock device ban in apparent delay to ‘final rule’
A long-awaited ban on electric shock devices used for “self-injurious” or “aggressive” behaviour may not come into effect until May 2026, with a government publication suggesting the US Food and Drug Administration will not be introducing its ‘final rule’ this month as previously stated.
liamodell.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
A long-awaited ban on electric shock devices used for “self-injurious” or “aggressive” behaviour may not come into effect until May 2026, with a government publication suggesting the US Food and Drug Administration will not be introducing its ‘final rule’ this month as previously stated.
FDA gives new date for electric shock device ban in apparent delay to ‘final rule’
A long-awaited ban on electric shock devices used for “self-injurious” or “aggressive” behaviour may not come into effect until May 2026, with a government publication suggesting the US Food and Drug Administration will not be introducing its ‘final rule’ this month as previously stated.
liamodell.com
October 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A long-awaited ban on electric shock devices used for “self-injurious” or “aggressive” behaviour may not come into effect until May 2026, with a government publication suggesting the US Food and Drug Administration will not be introducing its ‘final rule’ this month as previously stated.
The playwright returns to Jermyn Street Theatre following the success of her debut play, which went on to transfer to the West End.
‘Ragdoll’ review – Farm Hall follow-up is full of the same flaws
The playwright returns to Jermyn Street Theatre following the success of her debut play, which went on to transfer to the West End.
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October 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The playwright returns to Jermyn Street Theatre following the success of her debut play, which went on to transfer to the West End.
The musical adaptation of the 1972 film has its UK premiere at Stratford East.
‘The Harder They Come’ review – Smooth sounding musical is an easy watch, but could still be tighter
The musical adaptation of the 1972 film has its UK premiere at Stratford East.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The musical adaptation of the 1972 film has its UK premiere at Stratford East.
Ted Evans' debut feature film - starring Anne Zander, James Joseph Boyle and Sophie Stone - is screening as part of this year's London Film Festival.
‘Retreat’ (2025) review – Deaf cult unravels in Ted Evans’ gripping debut
Ted Evans' debut feature film - starring Anne Zander, James Joseph Boyle and Sophie Stone - is screening as part of this year's London Film Festival.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Ted Evans' debut feature film - starring Anne Zander, James Joseph Boyle and Sophie Stone - is screening as part of this year's London Film Festival.
The National Theatre’s streaming service is to host a captioned live screening of The Estate, starring Four Lions actor Adeel Akhtar, next month, to mark 25 years of the arts captioning charity Stagetext.
National Theatre at Home to premiere ‘The Estate’ with captions in Stagetext celebration
The National Theatre’s streaming service is to host a captioned live screening of The Estate, starring Four Lions actor Adeel Akhtar, next month, to mark 25 years of the arts captioning charity Stagetext.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
The National Theatre’s streaming service is to host a captioned live screening of The Estate, starring Four Lions actor Adeel Akhtar, next month, to mark 25 years of the arts captioning charity Stagetext.