Hands That Talk Mission Statement

Hands That Talk is a cross-community, voluntary organisation which seeks to engender a pride in the Deaf Community, its culture and language and promote a greater interest in and awareness of deaf people, whilst acknowledging the valid contribution that they make to society.

Hands That Talk Aims:

• to improve the quality of life for deaf people
• to promote social inclusion and equal opportunities
• to help provide access to education, services and employment
• to improve communication between deaf and hearing people
• to help eliminate discrimination against deaf people