Our Team
We take great pride in our dedicated team of trustees and staff who work tirelessly to support our deaf community. Our team is composed of passionate individuals, each bringing their unique skills and expertise to ensure we deliver the best services possible.
Board of Trustees
Our trustees are all deaf or hard of hearing. They bring valuable lived experience, from personal experience of deafness to supporting deaf children and breaking communication barriers. Their skills span social work, community engagement, marketing, event planning, and leadership, enabling us to effectively meet the diverse needs of our community.
Our Staff
We currently have a team of four, paid, part time staff, who support and are supported by a team of freelancers and volunteers. If you're interested in volunteering for us, get in touch at info@accessbedford.org.uk.
Communicaiton and Operations Officer
Tammy Thwaites
Tammy had been volunteering at Deaf Access Bedfordshire for over a year before joining the team in a paid role.
She brings a wealth of experience to the team, with her background in Accounting, a level 2 qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance Services, plus extensive Communication Support Worker experience.
She is progressing towards her Level 3 in British Sign Language and is passionate about helping our community to access the services, eduaction, employment and leisure activities that they require.