To mark Deaf Awareness Week, May 5th-11th, The Parents’ Show speaks to Lesley Reeves-Costi, co-head at Heathlands School in St Albans, which featured in the recent BBC documentary ‘Old hands, new tricks’ with Rose Ayling-Ellis.
Lesley is herself deaf, and in a first for Mix 92.6, we recorded a video interview which you can view below with Lesley and her interpreter, who spoke to Vivien and also used Sign Assisted English to answer Vivien’s questions.
Lesley talks about the school, where the students (who are all deaf) come from, their activities, educational structure and some of the amazing achievements their students have gone on to.
The school also offers BSL courses for non-students and adults to encourage wider communication with the community.
The St Albans Spring Festival mentioned by Vivien in the podcast is https://www.enjoystalbans.com/event/st-albans-spring-festival/
In part two, Mix Morning’s Neil Rodger discovers the incredible work of Hearing Dogs for the Deaf as Trudi and Jeff share heartwarming stories about how these amazing dogs transform lives.
Shyla and Alice, with their playful antics and gentle demeanor, bring a lively energy to the studio that you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a dog lover or simply looking for an uplifting listen, Jeff and Trudi give us an incredible insight into the important work these dogs do.
The Parents’ Show is sponsored by Rayden Solicitors.
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