Help Each Other | Meet Joey Watson
Joey Watson is one of the runners taking part in Help Each Other – Deaf Mental Health, a Deaf-led team running the Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2026 in support of the Irish Deaf Society.
In this video, Joey shares why he is running and why accessible mental health services in Irish Sign Language matter for Deaf people. The campaign honours Deaf people who have been lost too soon and highlights the urgent need for mental health services that are accessible, inclusive, and delivered in Deaf people’s own language.
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Strengthening ISL Assessment in FETWe are proud to share an important step forward for Irish Sign Language learning and training. The Irish Deaf Society, working with Education and Training Boards Ireland, delivered the first ISL External Authenticator training for the ETB and FET sector. Six Deaf participants successfully completed the programme and are now recognised as ISL External Authenticators. External Authenticators play a key role in making sure ISL assessments are fair, consistent, and meet QQI standards. As Deaf experts, they review assessment processes and outcomes to ensure learners’ work is marked properly and in line with national requirements. This training supports stronger quality assurance across ISL programmes and recognises Deaf leadership and expertise within education. We warmly congratulate: |
IDS Position Paper on Mental HealthThe Irish Deaf Society’s Mental Health Position Paper highlights the barriers Deaf people face in accessing mental health services and calls for culturally appropriate, accessible support across Ireland. Learn more: |
