NDM8734 Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv) - Needs of the deaf community

NDM8734 Mark Isherwood (North Wales)

To propose that the Senedd

1. Notes:

a) the need for service providers to meet the needs of the deaf community;

b) that people with hearing loss are severely disadvantaged compared to people who have unaffected hearing;

c) that BSL is the preferred method of communication for many deaf people; and

d) concern about the decision by Qualifications Wales not to progress with a GCSE in sign language.

2. Calls on the Welsh Government:

a) to ensure that the disability rights taskforce specifically captures the issues and barriers that affect the lives of deaf people: and

b) to have a greater involvement with the deaf community to ascertain their needs.

Co-submitters

Mike Hedges (Swansea East)

Supporters

Jane Dodds (Mid and West Wales)

Natasha Asghar (South Wales East)

Sioned Williams (South Wales West)