Tuesday 13 May 2008

Disabled 'denied' post office rights

A severely disabled woman yesterday challenged contentious government plans to shut up to 2,500 local post offices, claiming ministers failed to consider the impact on disabled residents.

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John Smith helps other deaf people to get the support he lacked

John Smith, who became profoundly deaf after contracting meningitis at three-years-old, felt as if the education system failed him and that there was a lack of support whilst he was growing up. He now dedicates himself to helping and educating others in the deaf community.

Read the full article in The Guardian, page 8.