Students from Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education marched to County Hall and met up with councillors for celebratory cake
The National Census revealed that Exeter has the fourth highest proportion of sign language users in the country.
But the students were able to say what they would like to see the council doing - which includes being more deaf-aware, using sign language, and employing deaf people within the local authority.
Work begins on project to rebuild fire-hit Exeter landmark
'This building will be built by us, but it belongs to Exeter'
Car crashes through wall near Exeter Cathedral
One casualty was being treated at the scene
Plymouth community group scoops national award
Project supported by D&C police
Naming streets after famous people could be over in parts of Devon
'Public perception of a deceased person may change over time'
Devon man jailed for escaping lawful custody
Billy Oliver was sentenced to 14 months
Nearly £1 million extra being spent to complete Plymouth ponds project
Its a nature-based solution to tackle flooding
