Category: News & Events

New Irish Sign Language course starts on Wednesday, 1st November at 6:00 p.m. for 1 hour.

The class will take place at the Macro Community Resource Centre in Dublin.

Reserve your place with a €20 deposit at: www.irishdeaf.com/sign-language-classes/#isl-basic-level-1

It is a Basic ISL course with the option to study for a full Level 1 certificate if you wish to continue after the Basic ISL course is completed. Free access to Online Basic ISL is included as part of this course.

As part of IrishDeaf.com’s 20th anniversary, we held a logo competition back in March 2023. We received several entries and we now have announced the winner of this competition, Joe Gervin!

Joe Gervin with his logo for IrishDeaf.com

We have a price reduction of 25% off on some equipment.

Have a look at our Special Offer page at: https://shop.irishdeaf.com/index.php?route=product/special&sort=ps.price&order=DESC

We have a new ISL Basic course starting on Tuesday 12th September 2023 at 5:00pm (time subject to change)

Irish Sign Language Basic/Level 1 Course – Evening Classes – Live Sessions Online via Zoom Meetings

Book your place at: https://shop.irishdeaf.com/live-sessions-online-basic-level-1-course-evenings

At a full price of €139 – includes a free access to Online ISL Basic

Further details at: www.irishdeaf.com/sign-language-classes/#live-sessions-online-for-basic-level-1-course-evening-classes

A very big congratulation to our Stephen Gilligan, who was at Foyle Deaf Association’s graduation ceremony to receive his ISL Level 6 certificate from Tommy McAuley, of the Department of Communities.

He is a tutor for our Irish Sign Language Classes as well as the Live Sessions Online. Keep an eye out for our upcoming classes starting this August or September 2023!

https://www.derrynow.com/story-telling/pictures—videos/1194615/in-pictures-foyle-deaf-association-graduation-ceremony-for-irish-sign-language-students.html

New addition to the shop for only €21.20: https://shop.irishdeaf.com/aidapt-big-button-telephone

This easy to use big button telephone is ideal for those with impaired vision or limited dexterity, with easy to read numbers and symbols in large bold text.

It features an LED flash indicator for incoming calls. The big button telephone is easily installed by simply connecting the telephone wire to your existing wall socket.

Additional features include; 10 two touch memories, Hi/Low ringer volume, Hi/Low handset volume control, hands free speaker with volume control, last number redial and wall-mount option.

New addition: https://shop.irishdeaf.com/emporia-ampli40-simple-big-button-amplified-corded-telephone

The emporia AMPLi40 is an excellent value-for-money telephone for anybody with sight loss. The receiver volume can be increased up to 40dB through a boost button and variable volume control. This will help improve the volume of telephone conversations however this phone does not have a tone control so it is not a recommended choice for someone with hearing loss as without a tone control, the clarity cannot be adjusted. It has a loud ringer volume (up to 85dB) and large visual ring indicator light, to alert you when the phone rings. The receiver is also HAC – Hearing Aid Compatible.

Some of our equipment that were out of stock recently for some time, are now back in stock!

Order online at: https://shop.irishdeaf.com/

A special offer on ISL Communication Book for only €13.61! (€30.00) – https://shop.irishdeaf.com/irish-sign-language-communication

ISL Communication comprises of Unit 1 and 2. It is the first of a continuing series of books equipped with pictorial, written and correlating recorded presentations in Irish Sign Language.

The range of study aids provided in these series facilitates the learning of ISL within the classroom setting.

Updated: A reminder before the closing date in 2 weeks time!

Design a new logo for Irish Deaf.com

1st Prize in association with IDC/17TVS – €300

WeTransfer your designs to [email protected].

We, at IDC, would like to announce to everyone in the Deaf/Hard of Hearing communities that we are now in the process of creating a new image for IDC. As a result of taking this step forward, we are now advertising a new logo design competition which represents the beliefs and values of IDC. Now is a good time to replace our logo which was last changed ten years ago to showcase our business identity with a clean, original brand that reflects our image.