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“Providing services to People with Disabilities”

Join Maria Taylor, Family Support Worker at DeafHear.ie (formerly NAD), for an insightful presentation on the services provided to deaf and hard of hearing individuals across Ireland. With 12 resource centres nationwide, our mission is to promote equality of opportunity and foster independence for our clients. We ensure effective communication in their preferred language, particularly Sign Language, to advocate for their needs. Established in 1963, we aim to enhance collaboration with service providers and ultimately create a society where deafness does not hinder participation.

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“Providing services to People with Disabilities”

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  1. “Providing services to People with Disabilities” A presentation by DeafHear.ie

  2. About Us • Maria Taylor • Family Support Worker • DeafHear.ie (Formally NAD) • 12 Resource Centres Nationwide • Mission Statement: Promote the right of every deaf and hard of hearing person to enjoy an equality of opportunity in all aspects of life, & to develop full independence and citizenship. • Philosophy: To envisage a world where deafness & hearing loss is not a barrier to opportunity, participation or independence.

  3. About Our Service • Typical clients: Profoundly Deaf & Hard of Hearing • Unique service where we can communicate with clients using their preferred language – Sign Language • We work & advocate on behalf of our members using their language • Area of expertise: Deafness and hearing loss.

  4. Experience & Outlook • My experience to date… • DeafHear established in 1963 • We would like to maintain and strengthen our existing interaction with other service providers in the future. • It is imperative to be Deaf Aware & to enable Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons the opportunity to be fully included in society.

  5. Contact Details • DeafHear.ie, Abbeyville Centre, Abbeyville, Sligo • Ph: 071-9194975 / Fax: 071-9148868 • E-Mail: orla.moore@deafhear.ie • DeafHear.ie, Sensory Resource Centre, Justice Walsh Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal • Ph: 074-9188252 / Fax: 074-9188240 • E-Mail: maria.taylor@deafhear.ie

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