Why Bother? Maite Facio Beanland

After contracting meningitis at a young age which left Maite Facio Beanland deaf she has dedicated her life to enhancing services for the deaf in Gibraltar. She is an Ghita committee member and in this very personal chat she explains what life is like and how she encourages individuals to become sign language interpreters, aiming to bridge communication gaps. Maite exemplifies resilience, embracing a lifestyle that emphasizes normalcy while championing inclusivity for the deaf community. With special thanks to Richard Weaver for interpreting. This podcast is sponsored by Cafe Louis.

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