Brian Kokoruwe shares his journey from growing up during civil war in Nigeria to becoming Director of Deaf UK Athletics and a published author. While I am active in the Deaf BSL community, involved in Deaf sports, and the Government BSL Advisory Board, my identity is...
Born in London, I spent the early part of my life in Nigeria, West Africa. After becoming deafened following meningitis when 13-years old, I was relocated back to London, England by my father to continue with my education while receiving medical treatments. I went to...
Saturday 24th Sept 2022, 12:00-4:00pm BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS - MY LIFE STORY Brian Kokoruwe will be presenting at the British Library’s Festival of Books: Family Discovery Day. This is an opportunity to find out about Brian’s life as a Deaf school student and...
My Commonwealth Game’s Batonbearer Experience: When I was nominated as a Batonbearer for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games by Elise Turner, Activities and Events Officer, Brampton Museum, Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough Council, I was really grateful. Weeks...
How Brian Overcame Barrier after Barrier. Book Talk/Presentation by Brian Kokoruwe. Supported by DeafScope Link. DATE: Saturday 11th June 2022 TIME: 2pm – 5pm VENUE: Lye Community Centre, 21 Claycroft Place, Lye, Stourbridge DY9 8BH REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED If...
Thanks to all who attended our BSL Cafe! We enjoyed a short review of his book by Brian Kokoruwe - Deaf author - and as always a lovely chat between sign language users! See you next week for the end of the month Open House!
WHEN MOTHER CRIED Brian Kokoruwe’s autobiography is a fantastic account of his early life. Under the watchful eye of the cabin crew, he was put on a plane from London to Lagos in Nigeria. Brian’s grandparents struggled through the jungle with him as they fled to...
What is it like to be deaf? How have services for deaf people changed over the years? What are the current areas where access improvements can be made for deaf people? What are the hurdles that prevent deaf people from getting involved in sports? How can deaf people...
