"I am delighted to hear of this website for deaf children. I think it is an excellent idea. I loved reading as a child and my favourite book was Little Women. I just wish I had more time to read books now. It is a wonderful feeling when young to be transported to a world of make-believe or just to read about the lives and adventures of others whether fact or fiction. I am sure this website will be of immense value to all children with this handicap. You have my full support and my best wishes to everyone involved."

Denise Welch is an actress and TV panellist who had her television break in 1987 in Auf Wiedersehen Pet. Denise has starred in hit programmes including Byker Grove and Waterloo Road and ITV classics Soldier Soldier and Coronation Street. As a panellist on the ITV chat show Loose Women, Denise has not been afraid to talk openly on a range of subjects including eye surgery. Denise was awarded the coveted Variety Club Silver Heart in recognition of her work in the entertainment industry.