Matthew Talbot
Chief Executive Officer
Matthew Talbot
Chief Executive Officer
Matthew Talbot has been an CEO since June 2024 and is excited with the challenges ahead.
About DX
Make Your Message Accessible to Everyone
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Our Vision
Our goal is simple: A Norfolk where Deaf voices are heard, valued, and able to thrive.
Breaking Down Barriers
We challenge inequality and advocate for fair access, clear communication, and increased visibility for Deaf people across all areas of life.
We deliver accessible, tailored support, raise awareness of Deafness, and work to remove barriers between Deaf people and the wider community.
Our goal is to improve the quality of life for Deaf, Deafblind, Hard of Hearing people and CODAs by reducing the everyday barriers they face.
Creating Connections
We believe in a world where Deaf people can live with confidence, independence, and full inclusion.
We build strong, inclusive communities where Deaf individuals feel supported, understood, and heard.
Championing Change
We aim to play a meaningful role in challenging disadvantage and exclusion. Ensuring our communities are heard, valued, and able to thrive.
We work alongside public services and local authorities to improve access and reduce isolation.
We place people at the centre of our work and apply innovative, practical strategies to create lasting, positive change.
Our DX Team
Behind Deaf Connexions is a passionate and dedicated team working to empower Deaf people and strengthen our community. We are proud to be a Deaf-led organisation, shaped by lived experience and a strong understanding of Deaf culture and BSL.
Teresa Howard
Deputy Manager
Teresa Howard
Deputy Manager
Teresa joined us in 2009 as Advocate for Deaf People and in 2022 became Deputy Manager. She also provides Tenant Support at Rotary House.
Mary Chambers (Maz)
Booking Co-ordinator
Mary Chambers (Maz)
Booking Co-ordinator
Mary is profoundly Deaf and started working for Deaf Connexions in 2017 as a Booking Co-ordinator. Mary has recently become the Deaf Community Support worker.
Our DX Trustees
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Robin Amos
Chair
Robin Amos
Chair
My name is Robin Amos I was born hearing to deaf parents but lost my hearing at 5 years old. I have been involved with the Deaf Community all my life. I have been actively involved with the running of the Norwich Deaf Social Club for many years. I have been a trustee at Deaf Connexions since October 2009 and took over as chair last year in 2021.
Laura Hawksworth
Vice Chair
Laura Hawksworth
Vice Chair
My name is Laura Hawksworth and I’ve been a Trustee for almost three years now. Raised by deaf parents, I’m profoundly deaf myself using BSL, and being a mother of a CODA (Child of Deaf Adult), I’ve been strongly involved in the deaf community for over a decade with a desire to improve things for us all. My interests are Egyptology, philosophy and debating.