Leicester Deaf community update

The Action Deafness AGM is at 6pm on Tuesday 12th January.

Have the constitution rules been followed. The constitution states:

'Public notice of the meeting must be given in the area of benefit at least 14 days before the meeting.'

The poster went up on the door on the 4th January only 8 days notice. I cannot find it mentioned on their website at the time this post is published. It is also not on their Facebook page.

Overall, it is not a very public announcement given the fact that they knew all clubs would not be using the centre until after the meeting. Now the cynics amongst you will think that this has been done on purpose, because they want no one to attend.

The poster they have created also states that you must register if you want to attend. This is also in breach of the constitution, which states:

'All inhabitants of the area of benefit of 18 years and upward who are deaf, deafblind, deafened, are hard of hearing or who donate or subscribe to the funds of the charity must be allowed to attend and vote at the meeting.'

Yes, it says must be allowed to attend and allowed to vote. This right has always been denied but it is written in the constitution so if you want it, demand it! Remember it is your right!

Make sure, if you have an interest in the future of this centre, that you attend, and demand the rights that you have been given!