Kelly Robinson
Support Deaf and Deafblind advocacy!
Fundraising for deafPLUS/visionPLUS
Story
I began working as a volunteer advocate in January 2015. Since then I've seen how DeafPlus and Deaf Access (Bromley) work everyday to enable a better quality of life for people who are deaf, focusing on the person rather than disability.
They do this by:
It'll make a world of difference to so many awesome people.
They do this by:
Promoting Independence – Helping deaf and visually impaired people to choose equipment that will help them in their daily routines, and also help keep them safe. Providing information, advocacy and advice that facilitates their full participation in society.
Developing Potential – Supporting clients into employment / their own businesses, and helping those already in employment to further develop their careers and prospects. Providing skills training and volunteering opportunities.
Promoting Wellbeing – Providing social and cultural opportunities to overcome isolation. Providing health workshops and materials.
Promoting Social Change and Understanding – Working to improve awareness of deaf and visually impaired people’s needs. Working with key decision makers to ensure that barriers to the achievement of social and economic potential are dismantled.
Please help me to raise funds to keep DeafPlus going strong.It'll make a world of difference to so many awesome people.