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be contacted on 0870 124 0866 Journalists can access stories via the Press Association wire service or online at: Find out about other community stories on: A charity that works with deaf children and adults across Leicestershire and the East Midlands is holding a festival to coincide with Deaf Awareness Week. Action Deafness is holding a Deaf Festival in Leicester on May 9 to celebrate the national event. More than 25 organisation, including the Leicestershire Constabulary and Fire Service, the RNID, National Association of Deafened People and Leicester City Primary Care Trust will be offering advice and information about a range of deaf issues at the festival.
Action Deafness said there will be a “fantastic opportunity” to try out British Sign Language with two taster sessions held during the afternoon.