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Amanda Cooper improves parkrun access for deaf participants nationwide

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:11 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Amanda Cooper improves parkrun access for deaf participants nationwide
Summary

Amanda Cooper, a sign language support volunteer, is working to enhance accessibility for deaf runners at parkruns across the UK. Last month, more than 250 events included her sign language assistance during safety briefings and new participant orientations. Cooper aims to alleviate the isolation felt by many deaf runners due to communication barriers in these community events. UK Deaf Sport highlights ongoing efforts to make sports more inclusive, noting that auditory reliance can be stressful for deaf participants. Cooper emphasizes the importance of sign language support to ensure all individuals can enjoy parkruns equally.

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  • •Amanda Cooper volunteers at parkruns to provide sign language support.
  • •Over 250 parkruns held sign language support last month.
  • •Communication barriers can negatively affect deaf participants' experiences.
  • •UK Deaf Sport advocates for more inclusion in mainstream activities.
  • •Cooper and others push for recognition of sign support as essential.
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  • 7:11 AMYahoo Sports — 'I sign parkrun briefings to make events accessible'
What they're saying
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Amanda Cooper is a sign language support volunteer aiming to make parkruns welcoming to all.

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