The nine deaf pupils, from St Cyres School in Penarth and Llanishen High School in Cardiff, went to the National Assembly to find out what each of the main political parties is proposing to do for deaf young people in Wales.
As ambassadors for the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) Cymru, the budding young journalists quizzed politicians on a number of issues.
These included the need for improved deaf awareness in schools and public places, better access to sport and leisure activities, and more signing in museums.
Jayne Dulson, director of NDCS Cymru, said the young people raised a number of issues that are important to them and many other deaf young people.
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