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Deaf mechanic shows true grit - Harrow Observer
WEMBLEY student, Conrad Kaad, never let being deaf hold him back.
The 21-year-old motor mechanic, who studies vehicle repair and paint at the College of North West London, has been awarded for his sterling work at a special ceremony organised by the technology department.
Fijian-born Conrad, of Manor Drive, Wembley, has been able to learn the art of paint refinishing thanks to the help of a specialist tutor who supports him during lessons in sign language.
Conrad was joined by his proud parents, Richard and Tina, at the awards ceremony . Tina made sure Conrad, who was born deaf, understood and enjoyed the evening by interpreting all the speeches in sign language for her son.
Tina learnt how to sign 12 years ago - also at the College of North West London. She believed it was the best way to communicate with Conrad in the future. Dad Richard does not sign but has his own ways of communicating with his son.
Conrad's teacher, Stuart Dingwall, has also learnt the basics of signing to help Conrad following a deaf awareness course.
Mr Dingwall said: "There are several hearing impaired students in the faculty of technology. I communicate a bit in sign language but Conrad and I have almost developed our own language and if I sign something wrong, he lets me know. He's got a great sense of humour.
"He is an absolutely brilliant painter."
Conrad got top marks in his course this year and hopes to work in a specialist garage that combines motor bike and car work once he qualifies.
He said: "It can be hard sometimes but I enjoy the course and I love painting."
WEMBLEY student, Conrad Kaad, never let being deaf hold him back.
The 21-year-old motor mechanic, who studies vehicle repair and paint at the College of North West London, has been awarded for his sterling work at a special ceremony organised by the technology department.
Fijian-born Conrad, of Manor Drive, Wembley, has been able to learn the art of paint refinishing thanks to the help of a specialist tutor who supports him during lessons in sign language.
Conrad was joined by his proud parents, Richard and Tina, at the awards ceremony . Tina made sure Conrad, who was born deaf, understood and enjoyed the evening by interpreting all the speeches in sign language for her son.
Tina learnt how to sign 12 years ago - also at the College of North West London. She believed it was the best way to communicate with Conrad in the future. Dad Richard does not sign but has his own ways of communicating with his son.
Conrad's teacher, Stuart Dingwall, has also learnt the basics of signing to help Conrad following a deaf awareness course.
Mr Dingwall said: "There are several hearing impaired students in the faculty of technology. I communicate a bit in sign language but Conrad and I have almost developed our own language and if I sign something wrong, he lets me know. He's got a great sense of humour.
"He is an absolutely brilliant painter."
Conrad got top marks in his course this year and hopes to work in a specialist garage that combines motor bike and car work once he qualifies.
He said: "It can be hard sometimes but I enjoy the course and I love painting."