Kerry Deaf Resource Centre Update 09.12.13
SUCCESSFUL CHRISTMAS PARTY.
We would like to thank everyone who turned up for our Christmas Party in
Stokers Lodge on Sunday. We would also like to thank Fr. Nolan who said Mass
before the party at 1pm and to Veronica White for interpreting. We were
lucky to have Santa turn up too. Luckily for our deaf kids, Santa had sign
language and our deaf kids were able to chat with Santa and tell them what
they wanted for Christmas in sign language.
We would like to thank all the staff in Stokers Lodge for their hospitality
and hard work. The food was amazing and enjoyed by everyone.
Our sincere thanks to all the shops and businesses in Tralee that sponsored
spot prizes. It has been a challenging year for alot of businesses with the
current recession and we really appreciate their continued support.
Our sincere thanks to everyone that helped us organise the party and help
out on the day.
SUPPORTER AWARDS.
We would like to thank everyone who submitted nominations for our Supporter
Awards. The following were acknowledged for their support of our service and
our clients during 2013. Both winners were presented with a framed
certificate and a box of chocolates.
Helen O’Donoghue who has Deaf siblings was acknowledged with a Supporter of
the Year Award for outstanding support shown to our service in 2013. This
included organising a fundraising day in Supervalu Killarney, for selling
Ethiopia Deaf Project calendars, securing spot prizes for our Christmas
party, baking cakes for our staff & clients, for promoting awareness of our
service & furthering her sign language skills and Deaf Awareness.
Johnny Prendergast was acknowledged with an Outstanding Contribution Award
for developing ‘Interpreting Access’ cards, taking responsibility for sign
language materials for students, assisting with Street Collections,
assisting & participating in ITT sports & leisure activities, securing spot
prizes for our Christmas party, and for working closely with staff & clients
of our service.
FR. TYRELL CHRISTMAS MASS IN LIMERICK
The Deaf Community Centre (DCC) would like to invite you to a Mass in sign
language, which will be celebrated by Fr. Ger Tyrell from the National
Chaplaincy for Deaf People (NCDP).
Fr. Ger will also introduce the new Bishop of Limerick, Dr Brendan Leahy at
the Mass. It will be held in the Major Hall in DCC, 96a O’Connell Street,
Limerick on Sunday 15th December @ 2.30pm. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be
served afterwards.
Later, that evening a Christmas meal will be held in Marco Polo Restaurant
from 5pm. To book your place, you can contact DCC at 086 7348641 before the
13th of December.
REVIEW OF VISITING TEACHER SERVICE
The Minister of Education and Skills has recently approved a review of the
Visiting Teachers Service for Deaf and hard of hearing children in Ireland.
Following the review, recommendations will be made to the Department of
Education and Skills about the delivery of the service, which are currently
provided by the Visiting Teacher Service.
The Department is keen to hear from:
Parents/carers of children who currently receive support from the Visiting
Teacher Service; Children who currently receiving support from the service;
& Interested parties. Please note the deadline for receipt of completed
questionnaires is 20 January 2014.
Questionnaires can be completed online at
http://education.ie/en/
isiting-Teacher-Service.html
Alternatively, you can download, complete and return a word copy by post to:
Review of Visiting Teacher Service, Block 3, Department of Education and
Skills, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1 or by email to
[email protected]
CLOSING FOR CHRISTMAS.
Our service will close on Friday the 20th of December and will reopen on
Monday the 6th of Jan 2014.
KDRC provides services to Deaf and hard of hearing people at county level
and contributes to national issues of equality, access and rights.
OUR CONTACT DETAILS:
Kerry Deaf Resource Centre
4 Gas Tce, Tralee
Mobile (text): 087 633 4687
E-mail: [email protected]
www.kerrydeaf.com
www.facebook.com/kerrydeaf
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Fax: 066 712 0386
Tel: 066 712 0399