“Unity is strength,” commented one of the participants at a recent event in Wales that focused on the power of partnership working.

Four organisations in north Gwynedd, Partneriaeth Ogwen, Yr Orsaf, O Ddrws i Ddrws, and Y Dref Werdd, held the event to showcase their community transport (CT) services and the added value that collaboration brings.

This year’s NHS Deaf Awareness Week runs from 6th – 12th May. The aim of Deaf Awareness Week is to promote greater awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by the Deaf community, to break down the communication barriers that prevent Deaf people from fully participating in society.

Many CTA Members across the UK offer services to passengers who are deaf or hearing-impaired. One of which is Brecon Dial-A-Ride, based in Wales.