Read: Lockdown and the impact on deaf children – letter in the Guardian

Posted on June 8, 2020 by



A letter has been published in the Guardian from a group of professionals who work with deaf children, asking that the impact of lockdown is considered.

An extract from the letter says:

We are concerned about the impact that Covid-19 is having on the 45,000 deaf children in the UK. Many deaf children and young people describe that deaf peers are very important to them, but they currently have limited access because of lockdown. Many use British Sign Language as a preferred language at school but may have limited access to this at home, relying instead on lip reading, facial expressions and other means. The increasing use of face masks creates large communication problems for deaf children and young people.

Read the full letter here.

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