Deaf woman from Norfolk says project made ‘life worth living’
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6 February
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72-year-old Tessa says technology has helped become less isolated
By Jo Thewlis
Political reporter for Norfolk, BBC News
A deaf woman from west Norfolk says a project to tackle digital isolation has changed her life.
Tessa, 72, had been writing notes on a whiteboard to communicate with her husband.
But after she was given a smartphone by the Tech Skills for Life, external project, she is now able to use an app which transcribes what people are saying.
Tessa, who lives in King’s Lynn, said: "This is my new ears. It’s absolutely brilliant."
The Tech Skills for Life scheme was set up by Norfolk County Council last July.
It works with the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, the NHS and a range of volunteer groups to make sure everybody can use technology and access online services.
"I’ve lost the isolation," Tessa said. "My life is a lot better. It’s worth living."
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Gail Harvey set up the Tech [...]