Access Bedford’s aim is to work with the D/deaf and hard of hearing community to make Bedford Borough more accessible. We support the D/deaf community by holding events that get people together to discuss what is needed in Bedford. From this we talk to services and providers and look at how to improve accessibility issues so that D/deaf people can get access to the information they need. Access Bedford has no paid staff and all the work is done by a group of volunteers, donating to Access Bedford means that they can continue to support the D/deaf community in and around Bedford with services like the Deaf Space Drop in, organise activities for the Young @ Heart over 50’s group, reduce social isolation and improve health and well being.