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Katie Rowley, UK. On being a mum, an advocate for equal access and challenging the UK government in court… and winning!

My name is Katie, and I live in Leeds, West Yorkshire. I am profoundly deaf and have been since the age of 2 years 9 months through what I believe…

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September 13, 2021
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Russ Palmer, UK. International music therapist, songwriter, musician, innovator and writer

Russ Palmer is an international music therapist, songwriter, musician and writer.  His first CD was released in 2009, titled ‘Warm Summer Days’, followed by his DVD titled ‘Pulse’ and a further…

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September 13, 2021
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Alex Garcia from Brazil. Expert in special education, public speaker, empowerer of others and poet
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Alex Garcia from Brazil. Expert in special education, public speaker, empowerer of others and poet

Hello, I am Alex Garcia from Brazil. I have been a specialist in Special Education for 20 years.  I guide, develop conferences, classes, counselling to deafblind people, people with multiple disabilities and their families – in Brazil…

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September 13, 2021
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Ava Jolliffe, UK. Award winning artist
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Ava Jolliffe, UK. Award winning artist

Ava Jolliffe is an artist based in Lancashire, UK, whose vibrant, digital artwork is receiving increasing public attention and praise. In 2020, Ava became the youngest artist to be exhibited at her local art gallery,…

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September 13, 2021
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Alberto Camacho Serrano, Colombia. Profesor, académico, educador inclusivo y artista
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Alberto Camacho Serrano, Colombia. Profesor, académico, educador inclusivo y artista

Buenos días!  Yo vivo en Pamplona, Colombia, tengo 59 años, utilizo implante coclear que me ayuda mucho en la parte auditiva. Tengo una pérdida visual periférica aunque avanzada tengo aún visión central conservada. Me desempeño como…

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July 30, 2021
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Shrutilata Singh, India. Fighter for rights: international advocate, activist and bringer of positivity
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Shrutilata Singh, India. Fighter for rights: international advocate, activist and bringer of positivity

I am deafblind and still I can live my life just like everyone else does… Incidentally I started my advocacy journey just around the pandemic breakout same time last year, working from home. I had…

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July 30, 2021
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Peter Cliff, Australia. Volunteering, advocating and designing fund raising ideas that have gone global!

Hello! My name is Peter Cliff. I have been totally blind all my life.  However, I have now in the last few years lost some of my hearing.  I am now 68 years of age.…

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July 30, 2021
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Geoff Locock, Australia. A dedicated advocate, support to deafblind peers and adventurous spirit
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Geoff Locock, Australia. A dedicated advocate, support to deafblind peers and adventurous spirit

My name is Geoff. I am a Deafblind man who lives in Australia, in the Hunter valley with an adventurous spirit, a keen interest to try new things whenever I can and a cheeky sense of humour.…

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July 30, 2021
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Nicola Stowe from Australia. Learning, teaching and supporting others
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Nicola Stowe from Australia. Learning, teaching and supporting others

I worked as a Braille proof-reader for almost 17 years. In the last few I taught the support teachers Braille. I completed a bachelor of adult Education and then completed a bachelor of Ministry. I…

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July 6, 2021
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Contribution por Laura Trejo persona sordociega y discapacidad multiple de Argentina. La historia de María: en conmemoración del natalicio de Helen Keller

María era adolescente y acababa de recibir la peor noticia que podía imaginar. Nació hipoacusica, usaba audífonos. Aprendió lengua de señas igual pues mucha información se le escapaba. Sus padres la mandaron a aprender a…

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July 6, 2021
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