NEWS 2008:
1.7.08A tribute to Kathleen O'Brien - too young to die This week's article is dedicated to our client and friend Kathleen O'Brien who passed away last week at the tender age of 39. She passed away peacefully after a brave battle with advanced cervical cancer. Read on and the reality was shocking!!! » 26.6.08
IDS Summerfest: St Joseph's Grounds Navan Road (Swimming Pool) on Sunday 6th July 2008, from 12pm till late. There will be Annual Sports Day Tug-o-war, Wellington boots, Children & Adults race, Bounty castle, water slide and many more. A BBQ will also be provided. Kids please bring spare clothes. Admission is free. Please note: Participating in any activities will be at your own risk. More » 19.6.08
Community Employment Vacancy: We are looking for a person to work with us on a part time basis. The person needs to be eligible for a Community Employment (CE) position. The candidate should have knowledge of Deaf issues and sign language. Knowledge of office systems/computer skills would also be an advantage. The position will commence the first week of July. More » 12.6.08
KDRC Golf Classic: Enda Curtayne will organise a Golf Classic all proceeds going to KDRC Centre. It will be held on the 22nd of August in Dooks Golf Club in Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry. It will cost €250 per team (4 people in each team). The income from this helps us to pay bills and overheads throughout the year. As with a lot of community groups, we rely on voluntary fundraising to cover costs, as we do not receive sufficient funding from the HSE or Government Departments. More » 12.6.08
Deaf Football Open Day: Will be held on Saturday 21st June at the Corduff Sports Centre, Dublin 15, from 12.00pm to 17.00pm for boys and girls aged 5 -18 years old. More » 5.6.08
Lisbon Treaty: Cork Deaf Association have organised an information evening regarding the Lisbon treaty, on Monday 9th June at 8PM in Deaf Centre, Cork. More » 29.5.08
Men's Development Network: Men Are Learning, the 12th Annual Men's Summer School, will be held in Maynooth from Monday June 16th to Wednesday June 18th 2008. More » 29.5.08
KODA Family Day - Kids of Deaf Adults: Fun, games, laughs and surprises will be held on the 8th of June from 11am to 5pm. Cost will be €10 per family. More » 22.5.08
Deaf Karaoke Night: The Irish Deaf Society Presents Deaf Karaoke in aid of the Thailand Trek 2008 to raise funds for Deaf services in Ireland. More » 15.5.08
Hearing Aid False Advertising: We've received a number of complaints regarding misleading hearing aid advertising ie: a free trial of hearing aids. If you require hearing aids, please be very careful selecting your hearing aid dispenser, there are many stories out there of elderly people parting with their money and not getting the service they paid for!! More » 15.5.08
ISL Assessors Wanted: You need to have knowledge of Level 1 Certificate in Irish Sign Language, a teaching qualification & teaching experience. Skills / qualification in assessment. For more information, go to www.cacdp.org.uk/assessors/Become-an-Assessor/become-assessor.html. More » 8.5.08
Limerick School For The Deaf: Open Day on Friday 9th of May. The school is situated at Greenfields, Rosbrien, Limerick. More » 8.5.08
Cancer Lecture For Men: Cancer information night for men on 16 May, 8pm, at the Dublin Deaf Club, Drumcondra in Dublin. More » 1.5.08<
Sign Language Lecture at Centre For Deaf Studies: The Centre for Deaf Studies is holding a lecture Ms. Carmel Grehan entitled "Gendered Sign Language in St. Mary's School" on Friday, 2nd May 2008, 1.30 - 2.30pm. More » 24.4.08
Morning Job Club: Cork Deaf Association are re-launching their Job Club on the 2nd of May in conjunction with FAS and First Employment Service. There is no need for appointment time- just drop in to the Centre from 10am - 12pm. A Job Coach will be there to assist people in updating their CV's, writing letters to employers or filling out application forms. More » 17.4.08
Smear Test Awareness: It's recommended that women start having regular smear tests (about every 3 years although there's a lot of different opinions) from their early 20's upwards. If you would like to get a test done, avail of the services of an interpreter / advocate - this will ensure that you have full facts and clear information. More » 10.4.08
Anti-Doping & Child Protection Policy Course: The Irish Sports Council is running a course on Anti-Doping and Child Protection Policy on Saturday, 19th April 2008. This course is open to all and may be of interest to Deaf people involved in sports. More » 3.4.08
Steve Walker Workshops in Kerry: Steve Walker, a well known Deaf-Blind, ASL, and International Sign Interpreter from the States will facilitate the training. Dates and venue will be determined shortly. More » 27.3.08
Deaf Parent Get Together: The Irish Deaf Society will hold a meeting for Deaf parents on Saturday 29th of March in the Dublin Deaf Club. More » 20.3.08
DVD's Available: A valuable resource for the Deaf community: Medical Signs DVD & booklet, The Employment Equality Acts 1998 & 2004, The Equal Status Acts 2000 to 2004, Developing an Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities, Breast Awareness DVD and Men’s Health. More » 10.3.08
Job Opportunity: The Catholic Institute for Deaf People is seeking to recruit a Personal Assistant on a full time fixed term (3 year) basis. The closing date for completed applications is the 14th of March 08. CIDP is an equal opportunities employer. More » 8.3.08
Launch of Irish Deaf Women's Group DVD: Domestic Violence, Rape and Sexual Harassment for Deaf Women and the Report on the Zest Forum on the 8th of March. More » 25.2.08
Hands On Tv Programme: Tune in this Sunday the 24th of February for the first in a two part report on the biggest crisis facing the Irish Deaf Community today, most basic public services - including hospitals. The main reason for this is a lack of awareness among the health services. More » 21.2.08
FAI Coach Education - Kickstart 1: Coaching course for Deaf and/or hard of hearing participants. FAI Coaching Ladder to develop and promote soccer within the Deaf community. More » 8.2.08
Subtitle: RTÉ will subtitle, live, all the matches in the Six Nations rugby, as well as all pre-match discussions and analysis by RTÉ presenters. Subtitling of all GAA matches started in May 2007. More » 1.2.08
KDRC - 9 Years Old: On the 1st of February, our service celebrated its ninth birthday. We would like to thank all our staff and supporters for all their hard work and assistance over the years. We have achieved so much since opening our service in 1999 with just one staff member. To day, we have eleven people working with our service from full time to part time staff. More » 31.1.08
Some Sound Advice: This is an advice booklet for people working in healthcare. To improve access to and the utilisation of health service for Deaf people in Ireland. It is a very useful resource for any Deaf person when accessing health services. More » 24.1.08
Men's Health in ISL: The aim of the DVD is so that Deaf men can be aware of their own health and the possible risks they take, for example how to identify early signs of sickness. More » 17.1.08
Job Opportunity: The Citizens Information Board is recruiting a new Advocacy Officer position in Cork. Deadline for applications is 28th January 2008. More » 10.1.08
European Disability Forum Trainee Scheme: The EDF is running a 5-month trainee scheme for students with disabilities. Deadline for the submission of applications: 15.01.08. More »
NEWS 2007:
21.12.07Happy Christmas in sign language A great video clip in sign language for you all. Click on the following link and click play: http://bebo.com/FlashBox.jsp?FlashBoxId=5220351506&. More » 20.12.07
Deaf Artist Exhibition Niall McCormack, a Deaf Artist is holding an exhibition of some of his work in the Winter Group Exhibition 2007/2008 in The Molesworth Gallery. Check out the following website www.molesworthgallery.com. More » 13.12.07
Press Release: Irish Association of Sign Language Interpreters has dissolved on 9th December following on from AGM. All members who have paid for membership categories covering 2008, or who have made advance payments for 2008, will receive a refund of their membership fees. More » 06.12.07
Job Vacancy: SLIS has a vacancy for a Finance Officer. Closing date for application by 5.00 pm on Friday, 20th of December 2007. More » 29.11.07
Hands On 2nd December - can't be missed! Tune in this Sunday for the first of our two part special on the history of Irish Sign Language presented by Sean Herlihy with some interesting quick facts from Senan Dunne. More » 22.11.07
Liveline with Joe Duffy: We have got a transcript of Joe Duffy's radio show where they discussed deaf issues and access to services for Deaf people. Please click
Job Vacancy: Sign Language Interpreting Service is currently recruiting two positions in Dublin. Administration anf Booking Officer full-time and Part-time (6 months temporary position). Closing date: Friday, 30th November 2007 at 5pm. More » 15.11.07
Deaf and hard of hearing patients: are entitled to interpretation services in public hospitals in Ireland. You should notify your public hospital that you are Deaf or hard of hearing, in advance of your visit so they can make any necessary arrangements. More » 8.11.07
Loop Systems in Churches in Co. Kerry: Number of Churches in Kerry that have installed loop systems which benefit parishioners with hearing aids with a "t" switch. Check out the list of Churches with a loop systems installed. More » 1.11.07
Job Vacancy: Tralee Women's Resource Centre (Project Co-Ordinator). Closing Date for receipt of applications: Friday, November 2nd 2007 at 4p.m. The job description: support, information and administrative services for local women and women's groups and campaigns, advocates and networks on behalf of women. More » 25.10.07
Community Foundation of Ireland Small Grants Scheme Applications are now welcome for Round 3, 2007. Six key areas of funding: Carers, Older People, Ethnic Minorities, People leaving Institutions, Sexual Minorities & Families at Risk. More » 18.10.07
Office Admin Vacancy (CE Scheme) Partnership Tra Li has a vacancy on its CE scheme commencing early November. The successful candidate will be based in our office in Tralee. More » 11.10.07
St Joseph’s School will celebrate their 150th Anniversary (1857 2007): St Joseph’s School will celebrate their 150th Anniversary (1857 2007). More » 04.10.07
Lawsuit in Utah re Lack of Interpreters:The Utah Statesman newspaper recently reported that a lawsuit filed by Deaf students over the lack of sign language interpreters has been settled out of court. More » 20.9.07
ISL Awareness Week Irish Sign Language Awareness week will take place from the 22nd to 28th of Sept 2007. More » 13.9.07
Deaf Actors Wanted. For a new comedy play showing on 22nd, 23rd and 24th November. This will be a Christmas show presented by Dublin Theatre of the Deaf. More » 6.9.07
We've interesting articles on "Solar Powered Hearing Aid Batteries", "Pocket Interpreters" and "Virtual Classrooms in Sign Language". More » 30.8.07
We've series of reports for the month of August from the World Federation of the Deaf congress held in Madrid in in July 2007. More » 26.7.07
No news this week due to attendance at World Federation of the Deaf Congress in Madrid. More » 19.7.07
The Irish Deaf Society have set up day and evening courses for Deaf adults ie: English, Deaf History, Computer Courses, Aptitude Test and Driving Theory Test. More » 12.7.07
Signing Information Mid West A full day seminar to outline the learning from and the future of the Signing Information Mid West project will be held on the 18th September in the Greenhills Hotel, Limerick. More » 05.7.07
Census figures on disability 2006 Almost one in ten of the State's population has a long-term health problem or disability, according to figures released today. Census figures for 2006 published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveal that almost 394,000 people in the April 2006 survey said they had such a health problem or disability. More » 28.6.07
For singles looking for love are now turning to...SIGN LANGUAGE! A new craze is sweeping the nation! "BAR CODE - The non-verbal language for meeting, flirting and contacting with anyone, anytime, anywhere!" More » 14.6.07
The Clin d'Oeil Festival is a cultural event for Deaf artists in France and throughout Europe. The Festival will take place from 29th June to 1st July 2007 in Rheims, France. More » 7.6.07
Sporting Chance Programme: The National Learning Network Tralee is currently recruiting Nationally 20 participants for an innovative new Training Programme in the sports & leisure industry designed to promote career opportunities for people with disabilities by training as a coach, leader or manager in the sports and leisure industry? Interviews will be taking place in June. More » 7.6.07
Employment Opportunity:Kerry Women's Refuge & Support Services provide residential care and a range of other supports to women and children who have been affected by domestic violence. We currently have vacancies on our panel of relief support workers within the refuge service. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 22nd June 2007. More » 31.5.07
Childline Deaf Text: They have set up a text service especially for young Deaf and Hard of Hearing people so you can contact them about anything you want. You can also contact Childline if you don't feel safe for any reason. More » 24.5.07
Deaf Community Centre, Limerick Information Evening Change of date, it is due to take place in the Deaf Community Centre in Limerick on the 23rd May has been changed to the 30th May at 18.30. More » 17.5.07
We are thrilled to announce that we will bring a team of five sign language interpreters to the upcoming World Federation of the Deaf congress in Madrid (July 2007). More » 3.5.07
Job Vacancies: The Irish Deaf Society are seeking an Irish Sign Language Academy Co-ordinator. Closing date at 5pm. Tuesday, 8th May 2007. More » 26.4.07
Job Vacancies: A part time Community Resource position is available at the Cork Deaf Association (part time maternity cover) and a Chief Executive Vacancy at The Catholic Institute for Deaf People. More » 19.4.07
The Irish Deaf Youth Association is looking for Deaf adults to apply to become IUK leaders on the 4th Ireland-United Kingdom (IUK) Deaf Camp. The leaders will travel with 8 Irish youth participants aged from 13 to 17 years old to the event in Yorkshire in England this summer. More » 12.4.07
Irish Deaf Society Election Manifesto (IDS). The IDS is running a campaign to ensure the candidates of 2007 General Election support the rights of the Deaf to live equality. Their manifesto covers issues such as: Irish Sign Language Recognition, Irish Deaf Education Reform, Access to public services, Equal employment & third level opportunities and Funding to Deaf Community development on local & national level. More » 5.4.07
Penalty Points Talk in Cork Deaf Club The Cork Deaf Club would like to inform you about a talk which will take place in the Deaf Centre on Tuesday 3rd April at 8pm. More » 29.3.07
Easter Weekend Sporting Events A number of sporting events are being organised on Saturday & Sunday, 7th & 8th April 2007 in University Limerick. On Saturday, 7th April, there will be an Inter-Provincial Football Tournament Semi Final at 11am. The final & 3rd/4th Place will be at 3pm. On Sunday morning at 11am. More Details »
22.3.07
Street Collections - WARNING We have received some reports recently of people collecting for the KDRC or 'Deaf Centre' on streets in the Tralee and Kenmare areas. The KDRC is not organising any street collections at present. If you are approached on the street please make sure the person is from a legitimate charity. People collecting for the KDRC will always have identification with them. But if you are in any doubt please do not hesitate to contact us by email: kdrc@eircom.net or Mobile/Text: 087 633 4687. More Details »
15.3.07
KADE are organising an event for St. Patrickís Day called Global Tralee. This is an Inter-Cultural Celebration at the Brandon Hotel from 2-5pm. Admission is free. For further information please contact KADE by email: kade@eircom.net. More Details »
8.3.07
Deaf Community Centre Limerick Social nights will be held in Deaf Community Centre on the 2nd, 10th, 16th, 24th and 31st March from 7 to 9pm. Time extension can be made on request. The Centre is on the 1st floor at 97 O Connell Street, Limerick, located near the city centre. More Details »
1.3.07
Youth Leader training: The Cork Deaf Association will be providing Youth Leader training on the 3rd and 10th March from 10am - 4pm at 5 Mac Curtain Street, Cork. More Details »
22.2.07
Gaining Strength Together Forum: The Irish Deaf Women's Group AGM will be held on the 9th of March 2007 at 7.30pm. The theme is a very important theme for Deaf women everywhere. More Details »
15.2.07
Job Vacancy: Assessment Officer with the Health Service Executive. The HSE arising from its obligations under Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 are recruiting 32 Assessment Officers to work in each of its Local Health Office catchment areas. The closing date is Friday 2nd March 2007. More Details »
8.2.07
Open Meeting with Local TD's. As you know elections will be held over the coming months. To ensure people have access, we will have an open meeting with some of the candidates on the 19th of February at 7pm. If you would like to attend and to put your concerns to the candidates, Please contact us email: kdrc@eircom.net. More Details »
5.2.07
Job Vacancy: Full time Office Manager. The Irish Deaf Society (IDS), the national representative organisation of the Deaf in Ireland, strives to highlight societal needs of the Deaf, hard of hearing people and their families by providing a number of social and personal services. Closing date: 15th February 2007 at 5pm. More Details »
1.2.07
Reminder of Elderly Trip to DUblin If you would like to join the group travelling to Dublin on the 12th and 13th of February with The National Chaplaincy and Cork Deaf Association, please contact the organisers as soon as possible. More Details »
25.1.07
We would like to extend our sympathies to the family of Muriel Boyce from Limerick who passed away over the weekend. Muriel was the mother of Ger Boyce, a well known Deaf person in Limerick. More Details »
18.1.07
The Irish Deaf Youth Association is looking for 8 participants for their Youth Exchange which will be held in Ireland 20th -27th Feb 2007 and then in Finland October 2007. Are you: 18-30 years old and interested in learning about a different culture and learning what the Deaf community and services are like in Finland? More Details »
11.1.07
Job Vacancy: The Irish Deaf Youth Association is looking for a Part-Time Administrator. For more information, contact the Irish Deaf Youth Association at info@irishdeafyouth.com or fax: 01 860 1960 More Details »
NEWS 2006:
21.12.06Our annual Christmas party was held on Sunday in the Abbeygate Hotel in Tralee and it was a great success. Our thanks to everyone who assisted us on the day. Deaf and Hearing Supporter of the year Awards We presented our annual awards during our party to some very surprised recipients. More Details »
14.12.06
New Opening Hours / Working Arrangements As of the 8th of January 2007, our service will operate new opening hours / working arrangements. We believe this will enable us to provide a quality service to both our Centre clients in Tralee, Sliabh Luachra and the rest of Kerry. More »
6.12.06
HANDS ON are looking for presenters of all ages. Please send your presentation clips before December 8th 2006. If you would like more information please check their website: www.rte.ie/tv/handson. More »
30.11.06
Job Vacancy: Manager Required Sign Language Interpreter Service. Knowledge of Irish Sign Language and interpreting issues. Experience of managing and developing a booking service would also be an advantage. Salary scale: §55,322 to §69,370. This is a full-time and permanent position. More »
30.11.06
Job Vacancy: Full-time Community Co-ordinator Required. a skilled person who would like the challenge to run the Centre and work with Deaf Community. This job is a full-time post and will be based mainly in Limerick City and cater for whole Mid West Region. More »
23.11.06
Launch of New Book: "The Avenue" A History of the Claremont Institution, by Rachel Pollard, covering the history of the first ever school for the deaf in Ireland, was officially launched by the Minister for Education & Science, Mary Hanafin. Copies of the book are available from our service for €12 each. More »
9.11.06
The Kerry Deaf Action Group is having a street collection on 9th & 10th November. Also, church gate collections take place on 18th & 19th November. If anyone would like to assist with the collections. Your support will be greatly appreciated. The funds raised will go towards our Christmas Party & the overheads we will have over the year in running our service. More »
2.11.06
Job Vacancy: NCDP are now recruiting two people to be Lay Chaplain In Galway and Belfast. Salary &32,000. This is a 1 year fixed term contract. Further information/job description is available at www.ncdp.ie. More »
26.10.06
This week we focus our weekly notes on thanking the numerous amount of people involved in ensuring our Signing Our Way to Eduational Success Conference which was held last Saturday was a resounding success. This Conference was the first of its kind for Kerry. It truly was a unique and unforgettable Conference. More »
19.10.06
Kerry Deaf Adult Learning Programme Conference "Signing Our Way To Educational Success" which will take place Saturday 21st October at the Institute of Technology Tralee. There is few tickets left if you're interested in attending the dinner and dance in Tralee on the evening of 21st October. More »
12.10.06
All night classes in Sign Language are all up and running in Kerry Education Service. If you were unable to register for these classes and would like to go on a waiting list, please contact us by email: kerrydeaf@eircom.net with your details. More »
5.10.06
We have developed a leaftet for services / clients who employ the services of sign language interpreters: "Tips for working with an Interpreter". You can download a pdf on SUPPORTS page. More »
28.9.06
Irish Deaf Woman's Group will have three workshops with the aim of empowering Irish Deaf women. That is including Assertiveness Course, Citizenship Rights Course and Empowerment Course. Location to be confirmed. More »
21.9.06
Cork Deaf Association will celebrate their 40th year in October. One day conference will be followed by a Dinner Dance on the 6th of October in the Gresham Metropole Hotel. More »
14.9.06
The National Chaplaincy for the Deaf are arranging a relaxing weekend in Knock on Friday 3rd November to Sunday 5th November. More »
7.9.06
Interesting Reading: Sign Lanuage as expressive and receptive communication skills. Awareness and appreciation of the Irish deaf community and its culture.
7.9.06
If you intend to provide sign language classes in Kerry, Cork and Limerick, please let Suzanne Carey know suzcarey@gmail.com or William White kdrc@eircom.net More »
31.8.06
We get many queries on which programmes are subtitled on TV3. If you have access to the internet, go to www.tv3.ie/features.php. This will give you the weekly listing of subtitled programmes. More »
17.8.06
Would you like to support a fundraising initiative which will help to build a much needed Deaf centre in Banjul the capital of Gambia? More »
10.8.06
Deaf Action Group will hold bag packing in Dunnes Stores in Ballyvolane in Cork on the 17th, 18th, and 19th of August. Would you be willing to volunteer on any of these days. More info »
3.8.06
Irish Deaf.com recently opened up an Internet cafe in Dublin. Address: 1st Floor, 386 North Circular Road, Dublin 7. Opening hours etc. More »
27.7.06
Irish Signlink Interpreting Agency is pleased to announce a new "out of hours" phone number. The number is 087 980 6996. This number can be used after 5.30 pm & if you can't get the office phone. More »
20.7.06
Golf Classic will be held on the 25th of August in Dooks new 18 hole course in Killorglin. This is guaranteed to be a great day out and will include a barbeque and spot prizes. More »
20.7.06
Reminder: Our office will be closed for the month of August for annual leave/ holidays. In the event of an emergency, you can contact us by mobile 087 633 4687. More »
6.7.06
Dublin Diocesan will be travelling to Lourdes from the 7th to 12th of September.This trip is open to members of the Deaf community. Closing date is mid July. More »
29.6.06
Announcement: Our office will be closed for the month of August for annual leave/ holidays. In the event of an emergency, you can contact us by mobile 087 633 4687.More »
22.6.06
Catherine White will be undertaking 2 weeks voluntary work in Kosovo in July. Kosovo Sign Language Interpreters are also looking for help so that they can source a laptop & printer. Do you know anyone who would be able to contribute? More »
15.6.06
Deaf Action Group will organise bag packing in the Castleisland Super Value on the 16th and 17th of June. More »
1.6.06
Our equipment page is up and running again on our website. More »
25.5.06
Best wishes to Michelle Ward, she is our Deaf entrant for the Kerry selection for the Rose of Tralee. We have a few free tickets for the Saturday night, if you are Deaf and would like to go, send us a text or email. More »
18.5.06
Job vacancy: Irish Sign Language Interpreter and Information Officer. For more information, an application form and job description with a link here »
11.5.06
The first World Federation of the Deaf Children's camp takes place in Denmark from the 29 July to 6 August 2006. More »
4.5.06
KDRC would like to express its sympathy to Maura & Hugh Buckley on the recent death of their son. Maura & Hugh are well known throughout the Deaf Community & have been very very active and supportive over the years. More »
27.4.06
If you are a hearing child, aged over 18 years of age, with one or two Deaf parents, you may be interested in knowing about the Coda Conference to be held in Minnesota in July this year. More »
20.4.06
Our office will be closed this week to give our hard working staff a few days break. They really deserve it. We will re-open for work on Monday 24th of April. More »
13.4.06
Various events in July around the world which might be of interest to you all: International Deaf Dance & Music Festival in Paris on 5 - 8 July. 20th Nordic Culture Festival for the Deaf in Iceland on 10 - 16 July. Deaf History International Conference in Berlin, Germany on 31 July to 4 August. More »
6.4.06
AIB Bank in Tralee has introduced counter loops which should improve access for bank customers.
30.3.06
Please note equipment page is under construction. Thank you for your patience.
30.3.06
As of 23 February 2006, The New Zealand Sign Language Bill has passed, by declaring New Zealand Sign Language to be an official language. More »
24.3.06
We're arranging a Deaf Youth Exchange with the RAD in the UK in July. If you are interested in being a leader in this project & would like to come to the meeting, please contact us by email at: kdrc@eircom.net. More »
17.3.06
We would like to wish all our staff & members a Happy St. Patrick's Day. More »
16.3.06
Comhairle is seeking "Expressions of Interests" from community & voluntary bodies who represent people with disabilities & from service providers for the provision of advocacy services to people with disabilities. For further information... More »
9.3.06
The updated Forest Bookshop Catalogue for 2006 is now available. It is the only Deaf & hard of hearing bookshop in Europe that has everything you wanted to know about Deafness in book form, video, CD-ROMs & DVD's. More »
2.3.06
Kerrydeaf Resource Centre has had a huge demand for information on Education, Employment, Legal Supports & use of Language in the media / deaf terminology. We have put together information sheets on the most popular topics. More »
2.3.06
The fourth in the series of highly successful online events, Supporting Deaf People 2006 will take place from the 6th to 9th of November 2006. More »
23.2.06
Comhairle produced a booklet in March 2005 "Entitlements for People with Disabilities" along with an updated 2006 leaflet on publications and resource for people with disabilities. More »
9.2.06
A Pre-Marriage course for Deaf People intending to get married in the coming year is on 31st March, 1st April & 2nd April 2006. It costs €50 per couple. More »
2.2.06
The National Chaplaincy for Deaf People has updated their website: www.ncdp.ie. More »
26.1.06
As of the 1st of February Therese Gallant will be our new Outreach worker in the following areas: Castleisland, Scartaglen, Knocknagoshel, Lyracompane, Brosna, Firies and surrounding areas. More »
19.1.06
The Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs will be visiting the Kerry Deaf Resource Centre this Wednesday 18th January. More »
12.1.06
The six month report for the EEI project is due also, if you have any comments/suggestions, please contact Catherine. More »
NEWS 2005:
22.12.05Our Deaf and Hearing Supporter of the Year Awards were announced: all nominations came from our staff and members. More »
15.12.05
A range of materials in Irish Sign Language (ISL) has been developed by Hands That Talk is on sale. From ISL Picture Dictionary to Teaching Pack / Tutor Manual. More »
8.12.05
Solicitor/Barrister needed to adapt the legal section of CACDP's Deaf Awareness Equality Training Handbook. Theoretical and working knowledge is required of the different equality legislation in use in Ireland. If you know anyone willing to assist? Would the Solicitor/Barrister be willing to work pro bono? More »
1.12.05
Cork Deaf Association have invited us to bring ten children to meet Santa in Fota House on the 8th of December. More »
25.11.05
KDRC is updating its equipment page on our website: if there a particular piece of equipment that you would like us to display on the site. More »
17.11.05
Gallaudet University is accepting applications for arts undergraduate or post-graduate level. Closing date for receipt of applications for awards for the 2006/2007 academic year is Friday 18th November at 5.00pm. More » 10.11.05
International Literacy Day is a celebration for all involved in adult literacy. It takes place on Saturday 26th November, in the Gresham Metropole Hotel, Cork. More »
3.11.05
Our Christmas party is being planned for December in Tralee. We need volunteers to collect spot prizes from local businesses. More »
27.10.05
Hands On is back on our screens for the autumn. They had a very informative show last Sunday with items on dieting, testicular cancer and a photography exhibition. If you have any stories you would like to see on Hands On. More »
20.10.05
Access All Areas is a new course in Deaf Studies set up in Tralee. This is the first time this course has been held in Ireland & it has created a lot of interest among deaf people. The project is funded by the Department of Education & Science with Leargas. You can download a newspaper clipping
13.10.05
Our Church collections will be held through-out Kerry in November and we are appealing for volunteers. More »
6.10.05
Hands That Talk in Northern Ireland will hold its Halloween Party on the 28th of October. More »
29.9.05
Irish Deaf Sports Association are holding a Buffet Dance and Presentation in the Royal Dublin Hotel, O'Connell Street, Dublin on Saturday 29th October. More »
22.9.05
This Thursday afternoon (22nd Sept), we will have a presentation from the Marie Keating Foundation about Cancer Awareness from 11am to 1pm in our office. More »
15.9.05
Dublin Deaf Association is celebrating their 60th Anniversary with a Dinner Dance in the Regency Hotel in Dublin. More »
8.9.05
If you are interested in learning sign language, the Kerry Education Service are advertising their schedule for night classes in the Kerryman this week. More »
2.9.05
The Marie Keating Foundation mobile unit will be at Kerrydeaf centre on 22nd September from 11am to 1pm. They provide information & awareness on Breast Cancer. More »
18.8.05
Dublin Deaf Association are celebrating their 60th Anniversary with a dinner dance in the Regency Hotel, Whitehall, Dublin 9 on Saturday, 24th September. More »
11.8.05
A month's mind mass will be held for our late Chairperson, Mr. Laurence White on the 20th of September in Kilflynn Parish Church at 8.30pm. More »
4.8.05
Eleni Solomou is conducting research on IT Sign Language Browser with the main objective to model Irish Deaf people's knowledge about the "right" and "preferred" IT words expressed in ISL. More »
28.7.05
Job vacancy: Irishdeaf.com is looking for a new administrator. More »
21.7.05
The first ever "All Deaf Cruise" is being planned for October 28th, 2007. For more information »
14.7.05
We have also got some new types of equipment for listening to the tv and conversations. More »
7.7.05
Building work in our office will re-commence this week. As health and safety is a priority, please make an appointment to see us. More »
30.6.05
Job vacancy: Secretary/Information Worker in Cork. Knowledge of Deaf issues & Irish Sign Language would be an advantage; however a willingness to learn is essential. Apply before 5pm on 7th July 2005. More »
24.6.05
Kerry Deaf Resource Centre will close on 24th June as a mark of respect on the death of its Honorary Chairperson and long time supporter, Laurence White Snr. More »
23.6.05
A new DVD was also launched to raise awareness of Breast Cancer. The DVD can be viewed with subtitles or with sign language. More »
16.6.05
Dublin Theatre of the Deaf will present "Mrs. Potty's House" (a comedy, mystery, murder play) on the 17th and 18th of June. More »
9.6.05
Cork University Hospital Children's Club will be organising a table quiz, including disco. All proceeds in the aids of Sick Children's trip of a Lifetime. More »
2.6.05
Deaforward are organising Health Seminar: 'Access for All: Ensuring Access to Health for the ISL Community' on Thursday 16th June. More »
26.5.05
Deaf Action Group is looking for people to take part in the Dublin Women's Mini Marathon on the 6th of June. More »
19.5.05
Applications are invited for the temporary post of Acting Director of the Centre for Deaf Studies. More »
12.5.05
Mid-West Deaf Association will be organising a Kart competition at Kilcornan Karting, Co Limerick on Saturday 25th June 2005 at 7pm. More »
5.5.05
The Irish Deaf Society will hold their AGM in Limerick this Saturday. For more information contact them directly by email: ids@indigo.ie.More »
28.4.05
The National Chaplaincy for Deaf People have set up a new website: www.ncdp.ie. More » More »
21.4.05
Are you interested in taking part in the mini marathon in Dublin on the 6th of June to fundraise for Deaf Action Group? More »
14.4.05
A new "Childline Text 50101" aims to offer an additional support system for children and young people contacting Childline. More »
7.4.05
Irish Sign Language Awareness week starts on the 10th & runs until the 16th of April. More »
2.4.05
Pope John Paul II has died at 8.37pm in Rome aged 84.
31.3.04
There will be a table quiz on the 5th of April in in Castlegregory, Co. Kerry. It will cost €20 for a table of four. More »
2.4.05
Pope John Paul II has died at 8.37pm in Rome aged 84.
25.3.05
Irish Deaf Society's trek to Peru is now going to be from Thursday 8th Sept to Sunday 18th Sept 2005. More »
17.3.05
If you are interested in going to the following pilgrimages to Medjugorie in June and Lourdres in September. More »
10.3.05
Cork is the Captial of Culture this year. Cork Deaf Association will be having a guided tour of UCC and the new art gallery on the 22nd of March. More »
3.3.05
Our website was selected as Site of the Day by Eircom was given 4 star rating. This is the second award for our site which we are delighted to receive. More »
24.2.05
Deaf Awareness week: The week will include a Sign Language Recognition Parade on the 10th of April in the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin. More »
18.2.05
Thank you Hands On for being able to spread Mary Anne's message. Please pass on her important message - A smear test may save your life More »
9.2.05
Hands On, RTE 1 on Sunday 12 February at 10.15am will feature the late Mary Anne White who gave an interview about her experience of cancer. More »
3.2.05
Link-up is looking for Deaf people who would like to pass on their English skills to other Deaf people. Training is FREE and FUN. More »
20.1.05
Kerry Supported Employment LTD has a vacancy for a full-time Job Coach. Prior experience of working with people with disabilities. More »
13.1.05
Our Certificate of Appreciate event will take place sometime in February. The lucky receipients will be informed over the next few weeks. More »
5.1.05
New year started with celebrations for two of our members Shane and Deirdre Hamilton. They just had a new baby girl. More »
NEWS 2004:
23.12.04We'd like to wish all our readers and members a very happy Christmas and a peaceful new year. More »
16.12.04
We've Christmas party on the 19th in Meadowlands Hotel in Tralee, Co.Kerry with Santa, spot prizes, our monthly mass and a four-course meal. More »
9.12.04
Our office will be closed for this week and our apologies for any inconvenience caused. Our condolences to the White family on the death of their mother Mary Anne. Willie, Catherine and Veronica work full time for the Deaf in Kerry. More »
2.12.04
Anyone who expressed an interest in going to Peru for the Irish Deaf Society. The new dates for departure is 23rd April to 3rd May 2005. Contact Kevin Stanley. More »
18.11.04
"Supporting Families with Additional Needs Children" Conference in Killarney on the 27th of November. Sign language Interpreters have been booked for this event. More »
4.11.04
Christmas party is on 19th of December in Meadowlands Hotel in Tralee, Co. Kerry. Along with Santa, spot prizes and face painting. More »
21.10.04
Scholarship in Deaf Studies invites applications for the Deaf Studies Scholarship at Gallaudet University in Washington. Deaf students are eligible to apply for all Fulbright awards to any US college. Closing date: 12 November 2004. More »
14.10.04
Irish Deaf Youth Association is organising its FIRST teenage disco on on Sunday 31st October (Halloween night) in Dublin Deaf Club. More »
7.10.04
Lots and lots activities happening around the country again this month. We are definitely interested in getting more local information, so anyone is out there, let us know what is happening. More »
30.9.04
Woman's conference is on 19 October in Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin. There's no charge, all is welcome & registration deadline is 5 October. More »
23.9.04
A trained and accredited Irish Sign Language tutor & Deaf Awareness Trainer course for Deaf people is available. All our training will be provided in ISL. More »
9.9.04
Are you interested in training to become a sign language tutor? Are you interested in becoming trained as a Deaf Awareness trainer? More »
2.9.04
As we are now going into the Autumn, our night classes in sign language are starting up again in conjunction with the Kerry Education Service. More »
19.8.04
Model School for the Deaf Project are organising a Family Day out, an ISL trip to Dublin Zoo on Saturday 28th August. More »
12.8.04
We are finally delighted to announce the establishment of the Kerry Deaf Adult Learning Programme based at the Kerry Deaf Resource Centre. This is a joint initiative with the Kerry Education Service. More »
29.7.04
Model School for the Deaf Project (MSDP) have a vacancy for a pre-school Teacher. Irish Sign Language is required. More »
22.7.04
Lorraine Leeson is looking for deaf women to paricipate in Women's Studies research. The questionnaire will look at the area of Politics, Power and Women. More »
15.7.04
KDRC's mobile phone is back in action. The number is the same 087 6334687. You can contact this number during office hours or leave a message and we will get back to you. More »
7.7.04
Our Information Handbook on providing information to Deaf and hard of hearing people is now available. If you are interested in obtaining a copy let us know. It cost €5 for the handbook. We'd like to thank Comhairle for sponsor this project and hope the handbook will be of benefit to all. More »
24.6.04
Due to our office being so busy lately, can we ask our members to make appointments in advance if you would like to meet with our staff members in Kerry Deaf Resource Centre. This will help us greatly. Due to request from different parts of Kerry, some of our staff members are travelling a lot more and are not in the office. More »
17.6.04
We are looking for Deaf and hard of hearing members and non-members who would be interested in representing our Centre at various meetings and conferences. More »
3.6.04
On behalf of our service, we'd like to apologise to our members for not having our weekly notes in The Kerryman, this was due to a computer problem in our office. More »
28.5.04
A new exciting job in Kerry, for the following post Co-ordinator of the Deaf Adult Learning Programme. Application to be made by forwarding your CV not later than 5.00pm on Friday 4th June 2004. More »
20.5.04
Huge hearty congratulations to Michelle Ward, the only Deaf Irish sign language student in a mainstream school in Tralee for winning two awards at Mounthawk Secondary School. More »
6.5.04
We'd like to congratulate Shane Hamilton and Deirdre Moloney on their recent wedding - a great time was had by all. Best wishes for your married life. More »
22.4.04
Applications are invited for the positions of trainee upholsterers at Cork Deaf Enterprises. A vacancy also exists for a general operative/delivery assistant. To apply, send your CV to Cork Deaf Enterprises, Ballinlough Road, Cork. Fax: 021 4294113 or email: liamcde@eircom.net. More »
15.4.04
It is not too late to make enquiries regarding our Community Employment Scheme we have in conjunction with Partnership Trá Lí. If you are Deaf and would like 18 weeks experience of working with us at the Kerry Deaf Resource Centre, do let us know. Email: kdrc@eircom.net.
8.4.04
The Board of Irish Signlink has set up a complaints procedure. For now, you can send complaints about Signlink, or even ideas and suggestions for the committee. All correspondance will be kept strictly confidential, unless otherwise requested. More »
1.4.04
Paul Murphy, Northern Ireland Secretary of State officially recognised British Sign Language and Irish Sign Language in Northern Ireland at Hillsborough Castle.
18.3.04
The Resource Co-ordinator mobile phone 086 831 7981 is now back in action. Please note this number can be used from Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm.
26.2.04
Deaf Action Group is planning a Parachute Jump towards the summer months. There will be a minimum of six people taking part in the jump. If you are interested in taking part in the jump, please contact Deaf Action Group as soon as possible or by email: kdag@o2.ie.
19.2.04
The Irish Deaf Youth Association have organised an activity weekend in Killarney from 1st to 4th April. Two of Kerry Deaf Resource Centre members will be attending. Deposits are needed before 7th March so contact them quickly by text on 085 737 4734 or by email: info@irishdeafyouth.com.
5.2.04
The Bank of Ireland is providing Scholarship for people with talent and ability but faced barriers because of who they are such as Deaf or disability, social disadvantage, etc. Application for Scholarship is open to candidates wishing to attend: Foundation Course, Third-level entry, Current Third-level, Creative/Performing Arts. The IDS is a nominating body, which entitles it to nominate persons to selection for Scholarship. Closing date is 1st March for Third level entry and current Third level and 1st April for Foundation Course and Creative/Performing Arts. Application form is available from the IDS office. Website is: www.ncirl.ie.
22.1.04
Equipment Grant scheme called TAGS - this is no longer available. The new grant scheme is called RAG (Resource Allocation Group). If you want to apply for equipment through RAG, you must be a medical cardholder - RAG will meet once a month to assess applications. More »
4.12.03
Do you have experience in the disability sector? Do you have experience in the employment sector? Do you have fluent Irish Sign Language skills? Do you have in-depth knowledge of deaf issues? If so, there is a job vacancy with the Supported Employment Consortia based in Tralee, Co. Kerry. Final Interviews for a Job Coach to work with the Consortia will take place shortly. For further information contact William White, Resource Co-ordinator in the first instance or email: kdrc@eircom.net.
» Kerry Deaf Resource Centre 2004.
NEWS 2003:
4.12.03Our office will close for Christmas on the 22nd of December at lunchtime and will re-open on the 5th of January.
27.11.03
The IDS are looking for Deaf chefs willing to represent Ireland. If anyone is interested, please send your information with background in catering and chef, including reference of your experience and training. Closing date: 8/12/03.
21.10.03
We'll focus on employment issues for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals this week. Research has shown in the past the Deaf people tend to be under-employed as opposed to unemployed. Next week, we will look at Educational Supports.
7.10.03
Are you interested in studying abroad. If so, The Fulbright Deaf Studies awards have been announced for the academic year 2004/2005. You can download application and guidelines from their website: www.fulbright.ie.
30.9.03
Our paintball event has been cancelled. The organisers had concerns over insurance cover, communication and the risk of accidents.
5.9.03
Kerrydeaf.com has been nominated on the shortlist for BT Golden Spiders Award. Five sites has been short listed for the community awards section.
4.9.03
To all our members, our sincere apologies for not having this week's notes rather than last week as last week's notes did not make to The Kerryman, due to a computer problem we were unable to put notes into the paper on time.
8.7.03
Are you interested in learning basic computers? Kerry Deaf Resource Centre will be running 2 computer camps. The first camp is on Monday 11th to 15th of August (10am - 1pm Monday to Friday). The second camp will be from Monday 18th to 22nd of August (10am - 1pm). If interested please email Kerry Deaf Resource Centre as soon as possible as numbers are limited.
25.7.03
Cork Association for the Deaf are hoping to plan a trip to Kerry. It will be in 1st week of October to Ballybunion. The cost will be approx €80 for the weekend or €150 during the week. If you are interested in joining this group for the weekend or weekdays, please let us know. The Cork group would like to meet with local Deaf when they come to Kerry.
18.7.03
The Kerryman is a local newspaper that has allowed us put in a weekly section for our news bulletin and articles.
15.7.03
Kerry Deaf Resource Centre & The Deaf Action Group would like to give say a huge thanks to the Minister of Social & Family Affairs & her Department for their generous grant towards Interpreting & conference costs for the World Federation of the Deaf conference. A big thanks also to local TD's Jimmy Deenihan, Martin Ferris & also to Brian Crowley M.E.P. for their donation. Lastly, thanks to the Kerry Region of the St. Vincent de Paul for their donation, much appreciated.
4.7.03
WFD 2003: A group of 21 from Kerry will leave for Canada on 17th July until the 29th July. They have fundraised €9000 for accommodation expenses - by having hair-shaving events, bag packing, table quizzes and bicycle race from Tralee to Killarney.
15.4.03
Publications/Books is available for free of charge: Sign Language Videotapes and accompanying Books, Public Attitudes to Disability, Disability Related Research in Ireland, Guidelines for Including People with Disabilities, A Matter of Rights Strategic Plan 2001-2003 and a copy of Easy to Read Version. If you would like a copy of any of the above, please email us.
10.3.03
RTÉ commenced live subtitling* of OPEN HOUSE on March 10th, 2003. *(this page lists all the programmes that RTÉ subtitle)
1.3.03
Irish Deaf Directory was launched.
» Kerry Deaf Resource Centre 2003.
Our Mission:
To ensure Deaf adults, children, and their families have full access to services and information which are available in the Kerry region so they are able to be self determining, independent and able to participate at all levels in the Kerry Community.Our Vision:
To be the leading Resource Centre providing support and services for Deaf adults, children, and their families and other related organisations in Kerry.Our Values:
Deaf people CAN !!!!!!!Deaf people and Deaf culture should be treated with dignity and respect.
Deaf people have the right and responsibility to be involved in the planning, delivery and monitoring of all services intended for their use.
Irish sign language is the natural language of Deaf people and together with Deaf culture is recognised and accepted by the Centre.
Other modes of communication modes used by Deaf people are also recognised and accepted.
Kerry Deaf Resource Centre Profile:
To promote human and citizenship rights for Deaf people in Kerry and Ireland.To foster the legal and official recognition of Irish Sign Language and to establish the rights to use Irish Sign Language (hereinafter referred to as "I.S.L.") as a primary means of communication in all aspects of life.
To develop, manage and promote any activity in furtherance to the objects of the Kerry Deaf Resource Centre Company Limited.
To keep in touch with new developments, new methods and approaches in the Deaf Community and to disseminate information on I.S.L, Deaf Culture and the Deaf Community to its' members and wider Society.
To promote the research of any aids and equipment - designed specifically or otherwise to benefit the Deaf and distribution of aids approved by the Kerry Deaf Resource Centre Company Limited for use by the Deaf To provide opportunity for constructive discussion of societal and ethical issues of Deaf people, I.S.L. and Deaf Culture.
To advise and assist, at the discretion of the Kerry Deaf Resource Centre Company Limited, other bodies or individuals in Deaf related matters.
To affiliate, at the discretion of the Kerry Deaf Resource Centre Company Limited to any body, local, national and international, for the purpose of furthering objects of the Kerry Deaf Resource Centre.
To promote public awareness of I.S.L, Deaf Culture and the Deaf Community.
To lobby and negotiate, where appropriate, with government departments or other agencies or bodies on behalf of its members, affiliated groups or other parties.
To negotiate, where appropriate, with national bodies for funding and/or support for the Kerry Deaf Resource Centre Company Limited or its projects, either independently or in partnership with other organisations.
To foster the cultural and educational advancement of Deaf people; To inform individual Deaf people of grants available to them
To publicise generally the aims and objectives of the Kerry Deaf Resource Centre Company Limited through comprehensive media briefing with a view to raising public awareness of all aspects of Deaf-related matters.
To provide expert advice, consultancy services, classes of instruction, tuition, lectures, meetings, discussion groups, exhibitions, printed matter and literature in relation to or furtherance of the objects of the Kerry Deaf Resource Centre Company Limited.
To employ interpreters, consultants or other persons to the Kerry Deaf Resource Centre Company Limited or its members.
To ensure Deaf adults, children, and their families have full access to services and information which are available in the Kerry region so they are able to be self determining, independent and able to participate at all levels in the Kerry Community.
Overuse of mailing lists:
There was a time when it was difficult to access information. However with the introduction of e-mail, e-groups etc information is more readily available.The only problem is, alot of organisations like Kerry Deaf Resource Centre & individuals are receiving information from numerous sources about the same events. Kerry Deaf Resource Centre receives information in duplicate, triplicate and sometime more often but doesn't mind as the delete button on our computer is easy to find.
However, we do not want to be guilty ourselves of over-informing people. The problem is??, its difficult to know who is or who is not receiving information, what type of information they are getting, and lastly if they are getting the same information from different sources.
If you are receiving information from Kerry Deaf Resource Centre and are already getting it from other sources, please email us as we'd like to remove your name from our lists. That way, Kerry Deaf Resource Centre is contributing to information being available to those who want it, and to those who wish to have it, but not to those who are getting information elsewhere or who do not want to have it.
» Kerry Deaf Resource Centre 2003-2008