Milton Keynes Deaf Zone (MKDZ) was formed in July 2015 and officially launched in January 2016. The group aims to promote independence, promote health and wellbeing and encourage participation in the wider community. The group primarily supports sign language users (including those who have cochlear implants) and welcomes anyone across the range of hearing loss, as well as family members.
MK Deaf Zone is a volunteer-led group that offers a range of activities such as badminton, a craft club and a monthly afternoon session at John Lewis community room. Meetings such as the Wednesday afternoon sessions are particularly important for catching up on news, finding out important information and continuing Deaf Culture.
Most activities are aimed at adults, although there are family events during the summer.
Other activities are supported or run by volunteers, such as the quarterly meet-up at Wetherspoons pub, football, astronomy and Deaf walks.
The group occasionally organise days out such as Ladies Day at Ascot or Kensington Palace to see Princess Diana’s dresses.