"I think ITV’s Signed Stories is a fantastic resource benefiting not only children with hearing impairment, but also children with learning disabilities. We have great fun going through the stories with all my children, but especially Stephen who has special needs. His favourite is Owl Babies!"

Avril Webster is the founder of the award-winning Off We Go Publishing and an advocate for the inclusion of disabled children in the media and every day life. Her picture books are inspired by her son Stephen who is has complex special needs, to help him cope with every day events.