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Here Maresa talks about the difficulties of making friends when she was only in school one day a week.

Here Simone talks about her first studies after leaving school.

Here Paul describes the importance of having and being role models for Deaf young people.

Here Joanne describes her mum’s determination for her to go to school locally.

Here Maresa talks about how her Personal Assistants could get in the way of friendships.

Here Maresa talks about the importance to young people of adults who believe in you.

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