"My little boy is Xander and he's four years old. He is full of life and full of character ... He's just like any other child. And that's really how it should be because he is just like any other child. He just needs a little bit more help hearing.”
Xander was born profoundly deaf and has come to The Elizabeth Foundation since he was one year old. Through our services we have helped him learn to listen and talk, preparing him for mainstream school.
We have entered the "Just like any other child" video into the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026.
These prestigious annual awards - known as the "Charity Oscars" - aim to recognise and celebrate the impact of charity film-making.
Voting is now open, so please click here to vote for our film!
