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What is it like to grow up deaf? *BSL interpreted*

After The Silent Child, a film about a 6-year-old deaf girl, won an Oscar, 麻豆社 Radio 5 live discusses what life is like for the 40,000 deaf children growing up in Britain.

Interpreted into British Sign Language by Dianne Thomas, the discussion includes young blogger Ellie Parfitt, who gives advice to those who don鈥檛 know how to approach her.

Plus caller Amy says she is frustrated that her ten-year-old daughter isn鈥檛 able to access the services she needs.

The 麻豆社 Radio 5 live Drive presenters were Tony Livesey and Sarah Brett.

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20 minutes

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