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East London Café Champions Inclusion with Deaf Staff
9/25/2025
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Story summary
- The Dialogue Express Café in East London is run by deaf and hard-of-hearing staff, promoting inclusion.
- Operated by Dialogue Hub, it offers British Sign Language (BSL) classes and touchscreen ordering.
- Founder Hakan Elbir aims to connect deaf people with the community and curb social exclusion.
- The café also hosts formal BSL classes and sensory experiences led by blind guides.
