Kerry Deaf Resource Centre Update 30.06.14
CATHERINE WHITE ON CODA UK & IRELAND ORGANISING COMMITTEE FOR
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
For the first time in CODA International 30 year history, CODA UK and
Ireland will be hosting its conference in July 2015 in Wokefield, Reading in
England. This conference is specifically aimed at hearing adults who have
Deaf parent/s and are aged 18 and over.
One of our local members Catherine White (residing in the UK) is part of the
Conference Organising Committee and is quietly excited as one of her
personal dreams has come true in hosting the Conference after meeting its
founder Millie Brother at the World Federation of the Deaf Conference in
Helsinki in July 1987.
The video and further details of the conference itself is now available on
this link.
http://www.codaland.co.uk and http://www.codaland.co.uk/
NORTH EAST KERRY DEVELOPMENT (NEKD) NEW PREMISES
NEKD, who have sponsored a Community Employment (CE) position here in the
centre for many years, held a coffee morning, along with other services
based in the new Mitchel’s Integrated Services Centre on Wednesday 25th June
to introduce the community to their new premises.
Many services, such as the HSE, Kerry County Council Regeneration Office,
Kerry Education and Training Board, Kerry Intervention and Disability
Services, Kerry Travellers Health and Community Development Project,
Springboard and the Tralee Women’s Resource Centre have recently moved to
the building and are now to be found at Áras an Phobail, Croílár na
Mistéalach, Tralee. Our sincere thanks to NEKD for their support to date and
best wishes with their new building.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES WITH SHARING THE JOURNEY
Sharing the Journey is an independent organisation established by parents of
d/Deaf and hard of hearing children who aim to provide information and
support to other parents
of d/Deaf and hard of hearing children. This summer they are holding summer
activities
for children from under 6 to over 12 years of age. All teachers, workshop
presenters, play and youth leaders are Garda vetted and have completed Child
Protection and Deaf awareness training. Activities will be presented
bilingually in ISL and English. To book a place on any of their Summer
Activities please contact Theresa on 087 9163168 or email
[email protected] You can find out more information about the
service they provide by going to their website www.sharingthejourney.ie
Week 1: 30th June – 4th July 2014 (Ages 12+ years)
“Your Project. Your Choice!” includes base activities and outings that are
selected, planned and organised by the teenagers themselves, with the
support of trained youth leaders. Including their now famous American 4th
July BBQ. Cost 40 euro per person.
Week 2: 7th – 10th July 2014 (Ages 6 and under)
“Let’s Explore” four days, two base days and two outings. Base activities
include ‘Little league’; ‘Art and Crafts; ‘Let’s Make Music’; Yoga; Drama;
Storytelling; and Free Play. Outings to The Zoo and Imaginosity are planned
in consultation with parents. They ask that under 4’s be accompanied by an
adult. All parents and older brothers and sisters are welcome to join them
on their days out. Cost 10 euro per child, 5 euro for siblings (aged 6 and
under).
Week 3: 14th – 18th July 2014
(Two Groups for ages 6-9 years and 9-12 years)
“A Summer Project with a Difference!” Have fun with music, art,
performance, cookery, yoga, sports, adventure trips and much more, while
learning Irish Sign Language and becoming Deaf aware. Times: 10.30am –
3.30pm Cost: 50 euro for first child reduced rates for siblings and
friends.
POSTGRADUATE MA STUDENT FOR PROJECT IN IT TALLAGHT
Dr Elizabeth Mathews has recently been awarded a Presidents Research Award
in IT Tallaght for a project entitled “Assessment of life skills in
young deaf adults – developing a new inventory”.
This is a funded research masters and successful candidates will be eligible
for a 20 month scholarship under the IT Dublin Presidents Research Award
Scheme 2014 which will provide a stipend of 10,000 euro per annum, full EU
college fees for two years commencing September 2014 and a contribution
towards project running costs. Non-EU students must pay and additional EU
postgraduate fee of 4,250 euro. Students will have Dr Mathews as a
supervisor and will have access to structured modules as part of their
training.
CDS graduates are welcome to apply and can contact Dr Mathews with any
queries. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 4th July at
5 pm to facilitate short listing and interviews will be held before the end
of July.
You can email her for an application form and for more information.
[email protected]
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.