Activist campaigns for UK's first dedicated Deaf community centre
Urban planner Amanprit Arnold says London lacks spaces designed for Deaf residents, according to the Guardian.
Urban planner and activist Amanprit Arnold is campaigning for a permanent centre dedicated to the Deaf community in the UK, according to the Guardian.
The newspaper reported that around 18 million people in the UK are hard of hearing, yet no dedicated centre exists for the Deaf community, which Arnold describes as having its own distinct culture and language.
Arnold, who was born deaf, told the Guardian that everyday spaces such as cafes are often poorly designed for acoustic needs, saying "nowhere in London is specifically designed for me."
Sources
- ‘Our culture is rich and we need our own space’: the fight to build a permanent centre for Deaf people — The Guardian — Culture
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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