Our graduates' stories On this page you can learn about the successful and varied careers some of our graduates now enjoy as adults. Imogen's story"The Elizabeth Foundation is not just a charity or a building, it is a stepping stone to lifelong friendships ... We will forever be grateful for their support!"Read Imogen's Story Alex's story"I went to The Elizabeth Foundation, and it was there that I learned how to speak and how to communicate..."Read Alex's Story Caitlin's story"I believe that The Elizabeth Foundation gave me the best possible start with my education and development..."Read Caitlin's Story Jefferson's story"Writing my story now makes me realise how far I’ve gone in reaching my dream of being a successful graphic designer..."Read Jefferson's Story Katie's story"It is harder for me being deaf, in a local hearing swimming club, but this has shown me what I can do and has given me huge confidence and determination..."Read Katie's Story Sam's story"I went to The Elizabeth Foundation from 3 months of age...Now I’m working as a Head Mechanic in a Japanese Performance garage."Read Sam's Story Alicia's story"I attended The Elizabeth Foundation from nine months old and it became an extremely important part of our lives..."Read Alicia's Story Ryan's story"I attended The Elizabeth Foundation, where my family and I received the best support we possibly could get and made some lifelong friends..."Read Ryan's Story Ruby's story"The Elizabeth Foundation gave me the stepping stones to go to school, helping with my listening, speech and understanding and more importantly helped me to be confident with my ears!"Read Ruby's Story Sarah's story"I am very grateful I was able to attend The Elizabeth Foundation as they gave me the support that I needed to become independent..."Read Sarah's Story Other stories Children's storiesRead the stories of deaf children who have recently benefited from our education services.Read Our Children's Stories Video storiesWatch our selection of videos showing the stories of children at The Elizabeth Foundation.Watch our Video Stories Making a positive impactWe aim to make a positive impact by enabling our deaf children to develop good listening skills, natural speech, confidence and self-esteem and by giving parents the confidence and knowledge to make informed decisions on behalf of their child. We publish an annual Impact Report showcasing the importance of our work with young deaf children. The report gives an insight into how we are doing in major aspects of our work.Find out more about our Impact Report