Deaf Connexions

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Deaf Connexions's weekly coffee morning offers a free relaxed learning environment. Click below to find out more and see what else we have to offer.

Services

If you are Deaf, use British Sign language (BSL) and need help with letters, bills, or any information that you do not understand because English is not your first language or you just need some support or advice, our local Deaf Advocates can help you

Deaf Centre

At the Norwich Deaf Centre we have a range of activities, social and learning opportunities for Deaf people. There is something happening most days from bingo to healthy workshops. We provide an "Open Door" service for Deaf people to come in and get face to face support.

Rotary House

Built in 1977 with money raised by the Rotary Club of Norwich we offer self contained homes for people who are Deaf

We have 15 self contained flats, suitable for one person, comprising of a fitted kitchen, with all basic essentials (fridge, cooker etc). 7 are studio flats with a shower room, wc and lounge/bedroom, and 8 have been converted so that they have a separate bedroom. Basic furniture can be provided if required. There is a communal T.V. lounge with free Wi-Fi, Sky T.V, pool table and tea/coffee facilities. Events are also held in the lounge and these are free or have a minimal cost to attend.

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WHO ARE WE?

Meet the team

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Matthew Talbot - CEO

Matthew Talbot has been an CEO since June 2024 and is excited with the challenges ahead.

Teresa Howard

Teresa joined us in 2009 as Advocate for Deaf People and in 2022 became Deputy Manager
She also provides Tenant Support at Rotary House.
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Mary Chambers (Maz)

Mary is profoundly Deaf and started working for Deaf Connexions in 2017 as a Booking Co-ordinator.

Mary has recently become the Deaf Community Support worker.

Meet the trustees

Robin Amos

Chair
My name is Robin Amos I was born hearing to deaf parents but lost my hearing at 5 years old.

I have been involved with the Deaf Community all my life. I have been actively involved with the running of the Norwich Deaf Social Club for many years.

I have been a trustee at Deaf Connexions since October 2009 and took over as chair last year in 2021.

Laura Hawksworth

Vice Chair
My name is Laura Hawksworth and I’ve been a Trustee for almost three years now. Raised by deaf parents, I’m profoundly deaf myself using BSL, and being a mother of a CODA (Child of Deaf Adult), I’ve been strongly involved in the deaf community for over a decade with a desire to improve things for us all. My interests are Egyptology, philosophy and debating.

Howard Jones

Treasurer
Hello my name is Howard Jones
I have been a Trustee since 1999

My reason for being a Trustee is to support the fantastic work undertaken by Deaf Connexions to support the deaf community. As honorary treasurer, my role is to ensure that Deaf Connexions remains financially resilient now and into the future.

My interests: Parkrun (free every Saturday morning 9am!) and riding my bicycle(s): particularly enjoying the Waveney Valley and the Norfolk coast..

Verity Gibson

Trustee

My Name is Verity Gibson. I became a trustee after I retired in 2003 following my time as Sensory Support Manager. One of the major aims of the team as it developed was to improve access for Deaf people through communication support, firstly with sessional workers and then with a professional team of Interpreters who could provide a consistent and available service. It was for that reason I became a Trustee after retiring.

Tony Sutton

Trustee

My name is Tony and I have been a Deaf Connexions Trustee since January 2021 after they invited me to join their Board. I have been Deaf since birth, and I am a BSL user. My involvement in the Deaf Community is strong as I am part of various groups to ensure we have a strong Deaf Community, providing support, getting them involved and ensuring everyone is treated equally.

Hannah Butcher

Trustee

Hello! My name is Hannah Butcher and I’ve only recently joined Deaf Connexions as a trustee, and I look forward to supporting the team for the future. I am profoundly Deaf and use both BSL and speech. I used to work as a Staff Nurse and phlebotomist in the NHS before working for NDCS. I’m a mother to two young boys (both CODAs) and my hobbies include running, history, writing and finding bargains in vintage clothing markets.

Paul Scott

Trustee

My name is Paul, native BSL user and strong member of Deaf Community Joining the Board because I am passionate about Deaf community, also growing up in Norfolk, I have been involved in Deaf Connexion services, to give back and support of the organisation. I currently also sit in DeafWay Board and previously IBSL to bring my experiences to Deaf Connexions.

Whats been happening?

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Deaf Connexions

Deaf Connexions is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), reg no 1188715. Working across Norfolk we provide a range of services to support Deaf people and their families through the provision of information, and communication support.

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Contact Us

Phone:
01603 660889
Minicom:
01603 661113
Text:
07932 069352

Skype:

deaf.connexions
Email:
mail@deafconnexions.org.uk

Address:
Deaf Connexions
Rotary House, King Street
Norwich, NR1 2BL