EMBRACING DEAFNESS AND THE SILENT WORLD

EMBRACING DEAFNESS AND THE SILENT WORLD

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...

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BSL ADVISORY BOARD

BSL ADVISORY BOARD

Brian Kokoruwe BSL Advisory Board Member – Deaf equality trainer, qualified Teacher of the Deaf, author, and trustee at Manchester Deaf Centre. The 16 members of the UK Government’s British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board, which was set up following the passing of...

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FAMILY DAY: FESTIVAL OF BOOKS

FAMILY DAY: FESTIVAL OF BOOKS

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...

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OVERCOMING BARRIERS BOOK TALK/PRESENTATION

OVERCOMING BARRIERS BOOK TALK/PRESENTATION

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...

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COVID-19 IMPACT ON DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE

COVID-19 IMPACT ON DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE

Brian Kokoruwe, the founder of Deafinitequality recently met Jonathan Gullis, the MP for Stoke-on-Trent North. Brian and Jonathan are working together to give deaf and hard of hearing people better access to retail, hospitality and leisure facilities. See below the...

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