Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in Bristol
Our vision is of a Bristol where everyone can participate in all aspects of life in the city, whatever their level of hearing. The majority of our staff and trustees are Deaf or Hard of Hearing themselves and we fully understand the impact of living with Hearing Loss. We can share experiences and provide practical information and advice on dealing with the challenges hearing loss brings.
We’re here for all Deaf or Hard of Hearing people in the Bristol area, as well as their friends and families. Professionals working in this field and anyone interested in finding out more about Hearing Loss are very welcome to contact us for information too. Please visit our What’s Happening pages or get in touch to find out more!
We’re proud to share that Oliver, who leads Bristol Deaf Watersports, has been named a finalist in the BBC Radio Make a Difference Awards (local region).
Oliver was nominated in the ‘Get Active’ category for his work with Deaf Watersports and Paddleability at the All Aboard Centre in Bristol, where he has helped make watersports more inclusive and accessible for deaf and disabled people. His efforts have enabled so many people in bristol who may not have tried Watersports.
Reflecting on the nomination, Oliver said:
“Being recognised like this came as a real surprise. It’s a privilege to be part of something that opens up the water to so many people.”
A heartfelt thank you to those who have supported the project along the way – All Aboard Watersports, Paddle UK, and the Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People in Bristol.
We wish Oliver the very best when he attends the award ceremony in September.
See more information about our upcoming coffee meet-ups for everybody and quiet sessions for hard of hearing people.
