ePetition to protect services for deaf children

If you're bothered by the statistics I've quoted, you might also like to know that the NDCS is sponsoring a government epetition.

Many local authorities are cutting services for the deaf as part of the austerity drive, and in many cases this isn't even being clearly communicated. While difficult choices have to be made, these cuts run the risk of depriving deaf children of access to services they need in order to live a normal life - something I would regard as a basic human right.

The petition has passed 10,000 signatures, which forced the Department for Education to post a rather insipid response. The next target is 100,000 signatures, which would put it on the agenda for consideration by the Backbench Business Committee and might lead to some action.

Even if you can't support the NDCS with a donation, you can sign the petition here.