Link welcomes deaf and disabled

ALL together now . . . the new deaf and disabled group meets at the Link Centre

A new youth and community group for the deaf and disabled has been set up at the Link Centre in Oldham.

The aim is to raise deaf awareness and provide a safe environment for deaf and disabled people to meet and get involved in a range of activities.

There is also a signing circle which enables people to learn basic sign language.

It meets on a Thursday every fortnight between 6.30 and 8.30pm.

Cabinet member for adult services and health, Councillor Brian Lord, said: “This is a very useful and valuable project and I am delighted that it has been set up.

“It is important that the council does all that it can to boost the opportunities available for all citizens and this is a prime example of that.”