Kerry Deaf Resource Centre Update 17.11.14

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IDS  ROADHSHOW  INFORMATION  SESSION
We would like to thank Geraldine Broderick & Patrick Doody for presenting an
Information Roadshow in our Centre on Thursday.  This session was part of
the Irish Deaf Society’s Roadshow series.

The session covered a wide range of issues including: –
Water charges/Assessed charges/Rebates/ Caranua/ Marriage Equality Needs
You/Register to Vote/ Santa Fun Run.

Copies of the PowerPoint presentation & Fun Run registration forms are
available here in the Centre, which we can email, or post to you.

EUROPEAN  SUBTITLED  FILM FESTIVAL
Kilkenny will host a week of subtitled films as part of the European Film
Festival “Subtitle”. It will be held from the 24th to 30th November. For
more information, go to www.subtitlefest.com

CAPTIONED (SUBTITLED) PERFORMANCE OF ‘SIVE’
‘Sive’ by John B Keane will have a Captioned (subtitled) performance on
Thursday 27th November at 8pm in the Everyman Theatre, Cork.   Tickets
26euro/concessions 21euro. Tickets are selling fast. Book now at
www.everymancork.com or phone 021 4501673(online & telephone bookings may
incur a booking fee)

DEAFHOOD  WORKSHOPS  IN  DUBLIN  AND  DERRY/LONDONDERRY
What is it like to be Deaf in today’s society?  Why are Deaf peoples’
experiences important in understanding their struggles/presence in society?
What does being Deaf mean to you and what is Deaf Culture?  Can you explain
this to people who ask?  These are but a few of the questions that will be
covered by the Deafhood all day workshops in early 2015.  Two are due to be
held in Dublin and two in Dungiven Co. Derry/Londonderry.  John Bosco Conama
and Teresa Lynch will be joined by Alvean Jones to facilitate the workshops.

Option A: Thomas Mahon Building, Deaf Village Ireland, Cabra, Dublin 7
Dates: 17th/18th January 2015 and 31st January/1st February 2015
Option B: Hands That Talk, 116 Main Street, Dungiven, BT47 4LG (Co.
Derry/Londonderry) Dates: 17th/18th January & 31st Jan/1st February 2015.

Admission:
120 euro non-refundable for both weekends (lunch included)

Deadline:
To pay before Wednesday 7th January

To Book E-mail:
[email protected]

Payable to:
Write, ISL Academy, on the cheque or postal order, or by laser/visa.

Post to:
Mr. Eddie Redmond, Irish Deaf Society, Thomas Mahon Building, Deaf Village
Ireland, Ratoath Road, Cabra, Dublin 7. Places are limited to 15 people per
workshop so if you are interested please book early. If you have any
questions, the Deafhood Sub Committee would be more than happy to help and
answer your questions.

TALLAGHT  DEAF  CLUB – 2015  TRIP  TO  BERLIN
Tallaght Deaf Club is organising a trip to Berlin from Tuesday 7th April to
Saturday 11th April 2015.  The trip is open to all. Return flights are from
Dublin Airport and you will be staying in the 4 star hotel, Ivbergs Premium
in Berlin.  Accommodation is on a Bed & Breakfast basis therefore, you will
have to arrange your own lunches and dinners.  The hotel is centrally
located to the shopping areas and is only a five-minute walk to the famous
KaDeWe Shopping Centre.  There will be a Berlin city guided tour, a visit to
Potsdam, outside Berlin, and a guided tour of Castle Sanssouci and Park.  Of
course, there will be free time allocated for you to do your own sightseeing
too.

The package which costs 290euro covers hotel, guide, coach driver and sites.
Provision will be made for an ISL Interpreter on the trip.  Anyone
interested in going is requested to pay the Tour cost and non-refundable
deposit of 90 euro directly to Tallaght Deaf Club.  Payment can be made by
cheque, cash (in person only), bank draft or PayPal.

Aer Lingus Flight Details: (approx cost as of 6th of November was 205.98
euro)
Airfare is booked by yourself online with www.aerlingus.com However, if you
need assistance to book the flights online please contact Tallaght Deaf Club
by Email: [email protected] or Mobile (texts only): 087 294 4339
and they will be happy to assist you.

Depart Dublin at 07:10 am EI 330 – Arrive Berlin at 10:25 am
Depart Berlin at 11:05 am EI 331 – Arrive Dublin at 12:20 pm

OUR CONTACT DETAILS:
Kerry Deaf Resource Centre.
4 Gas Tce, Tralee, Co. Kerry, IRELAND

Charity Number CHY20854

Text     (+353) 87 633 4687
Fax      (+353) 66 712 0386
Tel       (+353) 66 712 0399

E-mail       [email protected]
Website    www.kerrydeaf.com
Facebook  www.facebook.com/kerrydeaf
Twitter       https://twitter.com/kerrydeaf

KDRC provides services to Deaf and hard of hearing people at county level
and contributes to national issues of equality, access and rights.