Jenny Hopkins from the GDA (Gloucestershire Deaf Association)

Wed, Aug 31st 2016 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Jenny talking about the GDA and what it does.


On the recommendation of one of the Club’s members, Jenny Hopkins, Chief Executive of the Gloucestershire Deaf Association (GDA) was invited to be a guest speaker. The smile on Peter Davis’s face when talking about the help he has received from GDA says it all.

Jenny opened by challenging all present to indicate whether they or a member of their family had a hearing problem. Discussion on the degree of loss and action already taken or which could be taken ensued. Jenny outlined support available from GDA to anyone living in the area.

Jenny stated that the topic was really all about communication, be it in relation to older people losing the abilities they once enjoyed or regarding infants born with no or little hearing.


The talk then moved to GDA support for profoundly deaf adults and children. Jenny illustrated her talk with many examples of individuals helped and the wide variety of programs offered particularity for children and their families. There was broad discussion on signing and the option of cochlear implants.

Thank you Jenny for an extremely informative talk.

Lawrie Anderson

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