Staff
Amanda Kenny - Association Manager
Prior to 1999 I had never been involved with deaf people.
It was not until my second child Oliver was 16 months old that I discovered he was profoundly deaf. This started my family and I on a steep learning curve and with all this new found information gathered we decided Oliver should use sign language as his method of communication.
I quickly enrolled on a Stage 1 British Sign Language course and 3 years later was proud to pass the Stage 2 British Sign Language exam.I have now just completed pre Level 3 and hope to complete Level 3 in 2009.
I am also an active member of the Norfolk Deaf Children’s Society.
Rachel Vanhinsbergh
Hearing Support Service Co-ordinator
I joined the Deaf Association in May 2008, taking on the role of Hearing Support Service Co-ordinator. My first child Erin was born profoundly deaf in 2001 and this sparked my interest in the Deaf and Hard of hearing communities. I am very keen to expand the Hearing Support Service to benefit as many people as possible by reducing isolation and increase independence for hearing aid users in West Norfolk.
Beverley Sutton, Deaf Advocate
I was born deaf into a deaf family and have enjoyed growing up in the deaf community. My first language is BSL although I am able to lipread well and have good speech.
In my role as Deaf Advocate at WNDA I will be supporting deaf people and providing them with information and advice. Examples of where support can be provided are with issues relating to housing, benefits, family, running a home, technology etc. I am keen to help deaf people break down communication barriers, ensure they are not discriminated against and help them live full and rich lives.
My work with WNDA is on a part time basis. I also work with Sense which is a Deaf-Blind organisation this involves helping deaf-blind students learn to become independent.
In my spare time I enjoy teaching British Sign language level one for Adult Education.
Since 2005, I have been a chairperson for Norwich Deaf Social Club and I also occasionally help out with the Norwich Deaf Youth Club.
Tracy Winterbone, Administrator
I have been married to Neil for nearly 18 years we have two children Megan who is 15 years and Ben who is 14 years old. We are all hearing.I first became aware of the deaf community through Amanda and Oliver, when she asked me to go with her to a meeting for the West Norfolk Deaf Children’s Society. Eventually I became the secretary but had to stand down due to other commitments.
I have mainly spent my working life with children in schools and last football season I took on the role of Secretary for Watlington Youth Football club.
I am very pleased and proud to have got the job of Administrator here at the Deaf Association and hope that in some small way I can make a difference.
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