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Deaf children discover the high life in Switzerland

12 profoundly deaf children from Oak Lodge School in London have been enjoying a holiday in Switzerland, courtesy of the Rotary Club. They have had to overcome their fears as they faced up to various physical challenges. The trip also gave them the chance to blossom as individuals. Julie Hunt spent a few days with them on their travels. (Julie Hunt, swissinfo.ch)

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Julie worked as a radio reporter for BBC and independent radio all over the UK before joining swissinfo.ch's predecessor, Swiss Radio International, as a producer. After attending film school, Julie worked as an independent filmmaker before coming to swissinfo.ch in 2001. 

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