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Deaf Cafe Fights Rural Isolation
21 Jul
Summary
- A new Deaf Cafe combats social isolation in rural areas.
- The group meets monthly at Bovey Tracey's community centre.
- It offers a space to learn BSL and build confidence.
A new initiative in Bovey Tracey, Devon, is actively addressing social isolation within rural communities by establishing a dedicated Deaf Cafe. This unique space provides a crucial gathering point for hearing-impaired and deaf individuals to connect, share experiences, and practice British Sign Language (BSL).
The group, which convenes monthly at the Riverside Community Centre, was conceived by 23-year-old Bradley Oliver. It aims to foster confidence and provide a more accessible platform for learning sign language, especially for those who find formal lessons prohibitively expensive.
As reported, the Deaf Cafe is considered a 'lifeline' by organizations like the National Deaf Children's Society, particularly given the significant number of deaf children residing in the South West region.
