13.5.13 Irish Deaf Hub. New dedicated website on deaf issues that will feature issues and events of interest to the Deaf community including Sports, News, Event, Mental Health, Insight on the Deaf Community, Jobs, History, Legal issues etc. For more information »
7.5.13 Assistive technology course VTOS programme (Tralee) Looking to recruit new students for its course starting in September. It is a two year programme where students cover a variety of subjects including: Internet Skills, Digital Media, Computer Skills, Functional Mathematics, Arts & Crafts, Health & Fitness, Progression and Career Guidance. For more information »
30.4.13 Sign language interpreters Munster (SLIM) training. The workshop will look at language register & the linguistics of sign language. It will be held on the 11th of May from 11am to 4pm in our Centre in Tralee. For more information »
22.4.13 European Masters in sign language interpreting (EUMASLI). The deadline for applications is the 26th April 2013 for places will be offered in September 2013. For more information »
15.4.13 Travelling to America with ESTA visa - be aware. In addition to an airline tickets, passengers are required to apply for an ESTA visa. Be aware of bogus sites for an ESTA visa. There is only one official ESTA registration website https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov according to US Embassy in Ireland. For more information »
8.4.13 ISL everywhere app. A beta test version with approx 50 signs, the alphabet and numbers 1-10. They would appreciate if people could view the app and provide feedback and suggestions. A beta version: www.sharingthejourney.ie/mobile. For more information »
25.3.13 Irish sign language (ISL) app. ISL Everywhere is a new and exciting mobile website and smartphone app. ISL Everywhere is a collaborative project between Sharing the Journey, the Irish Deaf Society and the Centre for Deaf Studies. A promo for ISL Everywhere is available to view at https://vimeo.com/61763999. For more information »
18.3.13 Job vacancies. The first vacancy is for an IT Project Development post. The 2nd vacancies are for Irish Sign Language/ English Interpreters. Both jobs have a closing date of 1pm Thursday 4th April 2013 and interviews will be held for the Interpreters on Monday 15th April and the IT job on Tuesday 16th April. For more information »
11.3.13 Final pottery class this Thursday. Our final pottery and clay class will be on this Thursday (14th of March). For more information »
11.3.13 Property tax website now online. Self-assessment requires property owners to honestly assess the market value of their own property. https://lpt.revenue.ie/lpt-web/valuation-guide/index.htm For more information »
25.2.13 WAM programme- 21 paid work placements in civil service. Are you a graduate with a disability/specific learning difficulty and seeking valuable work experience? If so, the AHEAD WAM (Willing Able Mentoring) Programme, is offering a six-month, paid, mentored work placement in a number of locations in Ireland. For more information »
18.2.13 Official opening of Deaf Village Ireland. Official opening on the 4th of March at about 10am. More details will be available on their website at www.deafvillageireland.ie or on their Facebook page: Deaf Village Ireland. For more information »
11.2.13 Access and contribution to the classroom by deaf children. The lecture is on "Access and contribution to the classroom by deaf children". It will take place in the multi-purpose room of the Deaf Village on Ratoath Road, Cabra, 11th February at 7.30pm. It is free to attend. For more information »
4.2.13 Two-day workshop 11th-13th of March for adults with or waiting for cochlear implants. This will give them the opportunity to meet others with the same ‘listening device’ and discuss challenges and successful management of their (or their partners) CI process and rehabilitation. For more information »
28.1.13 Mid Term J-Fest Adventure Camp In Deaf Village Ireland. The camp promises to have full on fun activities and adventures, including exciting experiences like the Croke Park SkyWalk, Funtasia and Awesome Walls. For Deaf kids aged 10-15 years old from the 13th-16th of February. For more information »
21.1.13 Drugs and Alcohol Awareness workshop. On Saturday, 9th February in the CSL Training Centre, Tuam Road Retail Park, Tuam Road, Galway from 11am to 1pm. For more information »
14.1.13 Sencity Multi Sensory Music Event. Sencity is a multi-sensory music event where the audience can hear but also feel, see, smell and taste the music.Created and celebrated by people with and without hearing abilities. Live music event is going to take place in Dublin on February 9th, 2013. Concert Hall, RDS.
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7.1.13 Medisigns/EFLSI Conference - Interpreting In Healthcare. The seminar on the 1st and 2nd of March in Dublin, will present findings from a recent European Commission funded project, MEDISIGNS, and outlines some key training materials and resources available to support the training of interpreters (as well as healthcare professionals and members of the Deaf community) for work in healthcare. For more information »
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