While studying my A Levels I had the opportunity to volunteer at a Primary school for Deaf children. Being in the classroom felt natural to me and I simply loved supporting children and young people.

As time passed I soon learned that Deaf students would consistently meet barriers that would prevent them from accessing education as readily as their hearing peers. Doing nothing was not an option. Over the years I found myself ‘starting the conversation,’ encouraging colleagues and other professionals to look at the situation from a Deaf perspective and highlighting ways where small adjustments can prioritise inclusion and promote equality.