Information for Parents
New Publication for Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children.
The Irish Deaf Society launched during its 30th Anniversary Celebrations in 2011 a new guidebook for parents
Guidebook for Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children (PDF).
Deaf Schools
St. Mary’s School for Deaf Girls
Dominican Convent, Cabra, Dublin 7
Tel: 01 8385359
www.stmarysdeafgirls.ie
St. Joseph’s School for Deaf Boys
Navan Road, Cabra, Dublin 7
Tel: 01 8380058
www.stjosephsboys.ie
Mid West School for Hearing Impaired Children
Rosbrien, Limerick
Tel: 061 227722
mwshic@eircom.net
List of Deaf Unit - Primary schools
- St Columba's National School with facility for Deaf Children, Douglas Cork
- Geashill National School, Offaly
- Darley NS, Cootehell, Cavan
- Presentation Convent, Tralee, Co Kerry
- Holy Family Jnr, Ennis, Clare
- Scoil Chaitriona JNS Renmore, Galway
- Socil Chaitriona SNS Renmore, Galway
- Portlaw National School, Waterford
- St Matthews NS Ballymahon Longford
Parents Support Group:
Sharing the Journey
www.sharingthejourney.ie
Phone/Text: +353 86 7225659
Irish Deaf Kids
www.irishdeafkids.ie
Tel: 01-4903237 -
Email: info@irishdeafkids.ie
Simply Signing
www.simplysigning.ie
Tel: 086 8053987
Email: info@simplysigning.ie
Guide for Parents of Deaf Children:
See publication - Download
Guide about Deaf Community:
Coming soon.
Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening:
See publication - Download
Cochlea Implants:
http://www.beaumont.ie/index.jsp?p=105&n=350
Department of Education:
Visiting Teachers of the Deaf
Directorate of Regional Services
Department of Education and Skills
Marlborough Street
Dublin 1
Tel: 01 8896410
Locall: 1890 40 20 40
www.education.ie
National Council for Special Education (Home Tuition Scheme)
1-2 Mill Street, Trim, Co. Meath.
www.ncse.ie
New Policy on The education of Deaf and hard of hearing children in Ireland
1. A new way forward for Deaf and hard of hearing children in Irish schools:
NCSE Press Release click here.
2. The Education of Deaf and hard of hearing children in Ireland: NCSE Policy Advice Paper click here.
3. NCSE presentation on the policy advice paper click here.
Upcoming Events in 2012 for Parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children by Sharing the Journey
April 2012 - Introduction to Performing Arts
June 2012 - Baby and Toddler Dates
March - June 2012 - Preschool workshops