Deaf Comedian and Actor John Smith has been an Ambassador for NRCPD since April 2022. A profoundly Deaf BSL user, John became Deaf at three years old after contracting meningitis. He is passionate about equality and access for Deaf people and is a prominent figure in Deaf culture, having spent many years entertaining in Deaf clubs and theatres both nationally and internationally. He partnered with us to raise awareness of the issues affecting Deaf People such as the difficulties in having a BSL/English interpreter in medical emergencies and to ensure all Deaf people get the access they must have.
