Over 140 people attended Deaf Diversity Day on Saturday 20th November, a special event bringing together families in the deaf community and professionals who support them. Organised by RAD and Essex Deaf Children's Society (and supported by local authorities) the day held at St Clere's School near Thurrock, gave families with deaf children and deaf parents access to valuable information and support. A range of workshops took place on topics including: Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, Children's Hearing Services, Babysign and Vocabulary Development in Deaf Children. The event also showcased deaf talent including signed songs by Jade Potter and the newly formed Great Baddow Choir. The whole day was a great success with those attending describing the day as "Amazing! Really Inspirational", "The signing music was 'fantabulous' it's amazing!." For further information or to register your interest in next year's event, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it '; document.write( '' ); document.write( addy_text21756 ); document.write( '<\/a>' ); //--> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it