There are many issues within the deaf community but, for me, none more important than access to education for deaf children.

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• Rachel Shenton:

  Due to the closure of many deaf schools in the U.K., deaf children are forced to attend mainstream

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  I've done my fair share of fundraising over the years, and I know how difficult that can be, so I c

• Rachel Shenton:

  For me, film is an extremely powerful way of conveying a message to a mainstream audience.

• Rachel Shenton:

  I've seen a lot of people in my life base their self-worth on what job they book or don't book, wha

• Rachel Shenton:

  In the deaf community, there is exactly that - a community. It's like nothing I see in the hearing

• Rachel Shenton:

  We need to be a bit kinder and more aware of what is really important.

• Rachel Shenton:

  We value 'stuff' quite highly. Why? Because that 'stuff' apparently matters. Not only that, we use

• Rachel Shenton:

  I like to think my accent isn't strong enough, but it's funny: I get people coming up to me in Amer

• Rachel Shenton:

  I'm extremely proud of 'Hollyoaks.' No one could be flying the flag more happily.

• Rachel Shenton:

  Everybody should learn sign language or, at least, 'Hello, do you need help? How are you?'