The OED defines “disclosure” as the action of making new or secret information known. But for disabled people, it tends to have a more specific usage – one that causes much soul-searching and indecision. What is disclosure? It’s never far from a disabled jobseeker’s mind and usually comes to the fore when filling in a…
After 140 years of services in sign language, the UK’s first purpose-built church for deaf people is up for sale. The St Saviour’s foundation cornerstone was laid in 1870 on London’s Oxford Street by the Prince of Wales and his wife Princess Alexandra, who had progressive hearing loss. The first service took place in 1873….
A woman whose elderly sick brother had to walk home from Wexford General Hospital in the middle of the night said she is ‘disgusted’ at how he was treated. Nancy Pitman of Brendan Corish Gardens said her brother Patrick (67), who is deaf, was brought to hospital by ambulance a week ago. The Wexfordman who…
A BABY who was born deaf is set to hear sound for the very first time. Little Amelie Ring’s mother Vicky said it is going to be an emotional and amazing experience to see her daughter react to noise in a little over a fortnight’s time. The tot has undergone gruelling surgery to get to…
A Longford woman who is Advocacy Manager of the Irish Deaf Society (IDS) made a presentation to the County Council last week. Elaine Grehan from Edgeworthstown who is one of 10 siblings, eight of whom are deaf, made the presentation on behalf of the organisation, which is calling on all local authorities to support its…
A stubborn Irish side came from behind to earn themselves a well earned point against a much fancied French side to draw 1-1 at the home ground of the local side, St. Igny FC. Despite the lack of preparations due to recent unfortunate developments within Deaf Sports Ireland, captain Roy McKee and his boys gave…
Caranua set up by the Government An independent body To support people who were abused in insitution as children in Ireland received award from Redress Board or Court People who meet above are eligible Known as survivors of abuse – Not Victims They survived against abuse A chance to have better life
The first group of students in Ireland to complete their course through Irish Sign Language have been awarded a Certificate in Equality Studies from University College Dublin. The 24 students from Dublin, Meath, Monaghan, Limerick, Kildare and Kerry attended classes on Saturdays during term time over the course of 2 years. Further read at: www.ucd.ie/news/2014/04APR14/030414-Students-complete-first-ever-course-delivered-through-Irish-Sign-Language.html
Deaf people have been going on record about difficult experiences they’ve had in hospitals due to lack of sign language interpreters. See Hear looks at three cases where this trauma could have been avoided had sign language interpreters, or other communication support, been provided. Source: www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-ouch-26953771