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Exchange welcomes deaf from Nepal
Nine deaf people from Nepal are staying with deaf people across Lancashire as part of a new foreign exchange scheme.
It is thought to be the first ever global exchange programme for deaf people.
The guests, all aged 18 to 25, will stay in Lancashire until January 15.
The scheme is being backed by Lancashire Police.
On Monday, the Constabulary's disability liaison officer, PCSO James Holland and Preston-based diversity officer PC Stuart Rutlidge, will give a personal safety and awareness talk to the group in British Sign Language (BSL) with help from a Nepalese counterpart who specialises in Nepalese Sign Language (NSL).
James and Stuart will offer the group advice about how to stay safe during the exchange, particularly whilst out visiting pubs and clubs across the county.
PCSO Holland said: "The Deaf Global Exchange will be based across Lancashire here in the UK and then in Kathmandu in Nepal over the next six months."
The project involves Deafway VSO (Voluntary Services Overseas) and the British Council.
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