The RNID has paid tribute to its vice president and former chair Lady Winifred Tumim, who died earlier this month. She chaired the organisation from 1985 and 1992 before becoming vice president and was also chair of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations for six years.
The charity said she had great insight into the barriers and stigma faced by hearing impaired people - born out of the fact that two of her three daughters were born deaf.
Current RNID chair Gerald Corbett said: "Our thoughts go out to everyone who was close to her. We have lost a real champion for the cause of deaf and hard of hearing people and the entire voluntary sector."
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